How long do people in LA spend in traffic?

According to INRIX, a transportation analytics firm, Los Angeles drivers spent an average of 62 hours sitting in traffic in 2021.



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1. London. The British capital was found to be the most congested city in the world for the second year in a row, with drivers spending an average of 156 hours stuck in traffic in 2022, up 5% since before Covid.

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Stick to the Neighborhoods The best advice for avoiding being stuck in traffic is to stay off the interstates at peak times, generally from 7 to 10 in the morning and 3 to 7 in the evening.

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In contrast, the worst morning for traffic is on Thursday, with commute times also spiking on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. In short, expect the longest commutes during the middle of the week on most L.A. freeways.

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You may be surprised to see Los Angeles not ranking number one, but that doesn't make traffic here bearable. While the average commute time in the United States is 27.6 minutes, Los Angeles commuters have to commute for a whopping 53.7 minutes every day — and waste 95 hours per year in traffic.

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Driving in Los Angeles could prove difficult if it's your first time in the city. After all, its roads cover 21,825 miles and the population stands at nearly four million. For that reason, it's useful to research the main driving rules and regulations before you visit.

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1 U.S. city with the worst traffic: Chicago, IL. Chicago ranked as the U.S. city with the highest traffic delays in 2022.

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1 U.S. city with the worst traffic: Chicago, IL. Chicago ranked as the U.S. city with the highest traffic delays in 2022. On a global scale, the Illinois city ranked No. 2, after London in the United Kingdom.

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The 5 Worst Cities for Traffic in California
  1. San Francisco.
  2. Los Angeles. ...
  3. San Diego. ...
  4. Concord. This charming East Bay Area city hides an ugly truth: drivers spend 54 hours in congested traffic every year. ...
  5. Sacramento. The state's capital has one of the worst soul-crushing rush hours. ...


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