Why is driving in New York so hard?

Especially if you are referring to Manhattan, driving a car in New York City is a difficult and dangerous experience. Pedestrians will walk right in front of you, taxis and other civilian drivers will cut you off, street parking is entirely a matter of chance, and garage parking is brutally expensive.



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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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Share the Road
  1. Look for and expect pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles at all times.
  2. Always yield to pedestrians and cyclists.
  3. Do the New York Twist: Reach with your far hand to open your door slowly, to avoid dooring a cyclist.
  4. Do not park or idle in bike lanes.


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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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Drivers going below the minimum speed can be charged with a moving violation for blocking or impeding traffic. In Nassau County, New York, for example, you could be fined almost $300 for driving too slowly.

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New York's lower level of driving, compared to the average for large U.S. metropolitan areas, means that New York residents drive 15 miles fewer per day than the typical urban American. Fifteen miles per day may not seem like much, but do the math.

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The average speed of a car in Midtown Manhattan is 4.7 mph — barely faster than walking.

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The best place to park when traveling to New York City is at the North Bergen Park & Ride bus station in New Jersey. The price to park for 24 hours is $10.00. The price includes one adult round-trip ticket bus transfer into and out of New York City.

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New York City is known as a city that never sleeps, but that can get to be a bit too much for the best of us. Luckily, it's easy to escape for a day trip without renting a car thanks to the well-connected transit network in New York City and its surrounding areas.

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