These states rank as the best, worst places to drive in 2026: Poll

Hawaii ranked the worst state in which to drive

A study just released by the personal finance website WalletHub rated Hawaii the worst state in the U.S. in which to drive.

These states rank as the best, worst places to drive in 2026: Poll

The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.

Maryland is one of the worst states to drive in: report

Maryland was ranked the 5th worst state to drive in this year, according to a new study.

Pennsylvania is one of the worst states to drive in: report

Pennsylvania was ranked the 10th worst state to drive in this year, according to a new study.

What are the best (and worst) states to drive in the U.S.?

What state is best for driving in the United States? Wallethub says it is Vermont while Hawaii is the worst. Wallethub, a personal finance wellness company, compared all 50 states across 31 key indicators of a positive commute. Our data set ranges from average gas prices to rush-hour traffic congestion to road quality. To help drivers identify the states that provide the best commuting conditions, WalletHub compared the 50 states across four key…

Best & Worst States to Drive in 2026

Everyone hates being stuck in traffic. It makes you late and causes many people’s tempers to flare up. It’s also quite bad for your wallet – in fact, congestion cost the average driver $894 in 2025, thanks to an average of 49 hours spent sitting in traffic. The U.S. also has ten out of the world’s 25 worst cities for traffic, and 19 of the 25 worst in the Americas. Congestion isn’t the only concern on the road, though. People want to know that t…