The Pennsylvania Turnpike ranked fourth on a list of the nation’s most hated roadways, according to a recent survey that surveyed 3,000 drivers.
However, other routes in the area also receive the same contempt from motorists as the Turnpike. The Garden State Parkway and Delaware’s Route 1, notably in the Dover area, were included in the top ten lists of most disliked highways.
Why is the Pennsylvania Turnpike such a hated landmark? Heavy traffic, erratic traffic patterns, and toll plazas—particularly in populated locations like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia—are some of the contributing factors. Similar to this, summertime traffic on Route 1 and the Garden State Parkway is made worse by beachgoers making their way to the coast.
The top three most hated freeways are all in California: I-5, I-405, and U.S. 101. These routes are infamous for causing traffic jams and bottlenecks. I-70 in Colorado rounds out the top five.
I-80 in New Jersey, which is notorious for being congested in urban areas and close to the New York border, comes in at number 25 on the list. Due to consistently high traffic, the I-95 segment in and around Philadelphia is ranked 29th.
This October poll, carried out by Gunther Volvo Cars Daytona Beach, illuminates the frustrations and difficulties that drivers around the country encounter when negotiating these frequently hectic and congested roads.