Is NYC the hardest place to drive?

With a total score of 78.75, New York City topped the ranking, followed by Chicago (score: 71.56), Miami (score: 57.32), Austin (score: 55.59) and Los Angeles (score: 53.23). Picture us not surprised.



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It comes as no surprise: New York City is among the worst cities to drive in -- with the worst traffic and infrastructure among the 100 largest cities in the United States, according to a recent study.

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1. Brussels, Belgium. Brussels takes the top spot as the hardest city to drive in, with an overall score of 23 out of 100. In Brussels, the average person spends 236 hours in rush hour a year, with the average speed during this time being 12.4 mph.

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The 10 U.S. cities with the worst drivers, based on ConsumerAffairs' analysis, were:
  • Memphis, Tennessee.
  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • Macon, Georgia.
  • St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Detroit, Michigan and Victorville, California (tied)
  • Hesperia, California.


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Driving in NYC can be a stressful and time-consuming experience, and New Yorkers on average spend more than 100 hours per year in traffic. But that's not the worst in the world, or even the U.S. Anyone who drives in New York City knows how stressful and frustrating the traffic jams can be.

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Once you're in the city, most people find that they don't need a car, because you can easily take taxis or the subway to get where you're going. Plus, the cost of parking your car adds up quickly, especially if you'll be visiting for several days.

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Once you're in the city, most people find that they don't need a car, because you can easily take taxis or the subway to get where you're going. Plus, the cost of parking your car adds up quickly, especially if you'll be visiting for several days.

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Trying to get into NYC during rush hour (or out of it during rush hour) is generally much worse than the LA freeways at rush hour although in LA you can find yourself stopped and in such times they can be comparable.

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Brussels, Belgium Brussels takes the top spot as the hardest city to drive in, with an overall score of 23 out of 100.

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