Coverage dated October 6, 2026

Philadelphia ranks as worst city to drive in the US, study finds

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Philadelphia has ranked as the most walkable city in the United States, the best city for street art and even the best city for NFL fans — however, a new study found that the driving experience is not among the city’s strongest qualities.

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  1. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Philadelphia ranked as worst city in the nation to drive in, 2026 study finds (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    Philadelphia is the worst city in the country to drive in among the nation’s 100 largest cities, according to a new WalletHub study . The personal-finance website ranked Philadelphia 100th overall in its 2026 list of the Best and Worst Cities to Drive In.

  2. FOX 5 DC

    DC ranked the second-worst large U.S. city for driving in 2026, study finds (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Washington ranked as the second-worst city in the country to drive in among the nation’s 100 largest cities, according to a new WalletHub study . The personal-finance website ranked the District 99th overall in its 2026 list of the Best and Worst Cities to Drive In.

  3. FOX 5 New York

    New York ranks among the five worst U.S. cities to drive in for 2026, but it's not No. 1 (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    New York ranked as the fourth-worst city in the country to drive in among the nation’s 100 largest cities, according to a new WalletHub study . The personal-finance website ranked New York 97th overall in its 2026 list of the Best and Worst Cities to Drive In.

  4. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Philadelphia ranks as worst city to drive in the US, study finds (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Philadelphia has ranked as the most walkable city in the United States, the best city for street art and even the best city for NFL fans — however, a new study found that the driving experience is not among the city’s strongest qualities.