Study ranks Philadelphia #1 ‘worst’ city in U.S. to drive in

Philadelphia has officially taken the top spot when it comes to frustrations behind the horn. In a new national study of driving conditions, Philly was ranked as the worst city in America to drive in according to WalletHub’s 2025 “Best & Worst Cities to Drive In” report.

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The report compared 100 of the largest U.S. cities using 30 key factors across categories such as:

  • Traffic & Infrastructure
  • Cost of Ownership & Maintenance
  • Safety
  • Access to Vehicles & Maintenance.

Philadelphia came in last overall, with especially poor marks in commute times, road quality, and driver safety…

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