5 Most Congested Highways in America

1. Queens, NY: I-495

Peak Average Speed:  15.4 Miles Per Hour

Non-peak Average Speed: 30.6 Miles Per Hour

Interstate 495 (I-495) is an auxiliary Interstate Highway in the state of New York. It comprises the Queens-Midtown Tunnel and the Long Island Expressway. It is one of the most congested highways in America since the average speed during peak hours is only 15.4 miles per hour. The peak average speed has also decreased by 10.5% between 2021 and 2022.

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