We Knew Boston Traffic Was Bad, But Not THIS Bad!

We knew Boston traffic was bad, but not THIS bad! Anyone who’s ever driven in Boston has had to endure what seems like some of the worst traffic in the world. Now, we know that feeling is real. According to some new analysis from Inrix.com, Boston traffic is not only the second worst in the country, but it’s the FOURTH worst in the ENTIRE WORLD! “Only drivers in London (156 hours), Chicago (155) and Paris (138) lost more hours in traffic in 2022” according to this study. That’s not all. There are several other areas where Boston traffic faired horribly. Let’s take a look at a few areas where Boston traffic fares the worst in the world.

• Boston traffic is the second worst in the country

  Only Chicago has worse traffic.

  Only 1 US City Has Worse Traffic Than Boston (and 3 Worldwide), Study Says

  Boston drivers, you're not crazy. The city's traffic is nearly the worst in not only the country, but the world, according to a new analysis. The Hub is the second most congested city in the United States and the fourth worldwide, according to INRIX, a company that analyzes traffic data around the world.

• Boston drivers spent 134 hours in congestion

  Boston drivers spent 134 hours in congestion, that’s more than five and a half days of the year.

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• Boston drivers waste around $2,270 in gas sitting in traffic

  Here's How Much Gas You Waste If You Live in a City With Traffic

  Gas is expensive, but wasting it by being perpetually stuck in traffic is really expensive.

• Boston traffic is ranked fourth worst in the entire WORLD

  Boston second-most congested city in U.S., fourth in the world, traffic report says

  Time lost to traffic congestion in Boston increased by a whopping 72% last year, placing it second for worst gridlock in the United States, and fourth worldwide, a new report found.

• Time lost to traffic congestion in Boston increased by a whopping 72% last year

  Boston second-most congested city in U.S., fourth in the world, traffic report says

  Time lost to traffic congestion in Boston increased by a whopping 72% last year, placing it second for worst gridlock in the United States, and fourth worldwide, a new report found.

• 93 south from the tunnel to Braintree is the WORST

   I-93 southbound through downtown Boston to the Pilgrim Highway Interchange, resulting in 24.7 minutes lost on average per day at the 4 p.m. rush hour.

  Only 1 US City Has Worse Traffic Than Boston (and 3 Worldwide), Study Says

  Boston drivers, you're not crazy. The city's traffic is nearly the worst in not only the country, but the world, according to a new analysis. The Hub is the second most congested city in the United States and the fourth worldwide, according to INRIX, a company that analyzes traffic data around the world.

• Boston was still 10% below pre-COVID levels

  Traffic exceeds pre-COVID levels | LinkedIn

  With economies reopening from the pandemic, congestion has grown along with the preference for private over public transport.

• The most congested cities in America are...

  Chicago, Boston, New York (117 hours), Philadelphia (114) and Miami (105).