Washington, DC drives to second place in worst US cities for traffic, study says

WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Buckle up, D.C. drivers — the nation’s capital has placed second in the ranking of worst U.S. cities for traffic woes.

In a recent study by the TomTom Traffic Index, Washington, D.C. clocked an average travel time of 21 minutes and 20 seconds for a mere six miles of driving.

Baltimore, Maryland, secured the sixth spot on the list, with an average travel time of 17 minutes and 40 seconds for a similar six-mile stretch.

Officials said the study evaluated cities based on average travel time, fuel costs, and CO2 emissions, offering insights into the commuting nightmares faced by residents.

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Here’s the full list of the top 10 U.S. cities grappling with the worst traffic nightmares:

1. New York City
2. Washington, D.C.
3. San Francisco
4. Boston
5. Chicago
6. Baltimore
7. Seattle
8. Philadelphia
9. Los Angeles
10. Miami

Read more about the study here.