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From the thousands of cities covered by TomTom Traffic, we selected and ranked 387 cities in 55 countries and New York is in your spotlight. Discover its mobility insights.

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New York ranked

20

out of 387 cities around the world in 2023.

Based on travel time in urban areas.

29 September was the worst day to travel in New York in 2023.

The average time to travel 6 mi on that day was

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The annual cost of driving a petrol car in New York in rush hours is 420 USD.

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Average time lost annually in New York traffic during rush hours was

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2088 lb of CO2 is emitted by a petrol car during New York rush hours.

Equivalent to 95 trees absorbing that amount of CO2 in a year.

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In 2023, the busiest street in New York was FDR Dr S

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How did New York compare to other cities in United States of America?

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    20
    New York
  • 2
    55
    Washington
  • 3
    71
    San Francisco

That wraps up our New York mobility highlights for 2023.

, explore more New York insights, or view Traffic Index Ranking.

How much time did we spend driving every day?

Mobility greatly impacts all aspects of our daily life. See how the top 10 cities compare when comes to the time spent in traffic during rush hour.

Travel time logoDaily round trip travel times during rush hour and optimal travel time

On an average weekday, how did driving during rush hour compare to driving during the optimal travel time (when traffic was at its lowest)?

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How expensive was it to drive in Europe versus the US in 2023?

European and US cities are growing increasingly similar in terms of prices. However, driving costs are also influenced by specific city layouts or the average time spent in traffic jams.

The most expensive cities in Europe and the US to drive through in 2023

When it comes to fuel consumption, traffic jams play a big role. See how much rush-hour congestion cost you last year.

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2.81+1.252.87+0.982.82+0.682.53+0.962.82+0.45
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1.62+0.481.81+0.281.62+0.381.67+0.321.43+0.42

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How did daily travel affect CO2 emissions?

Ever wonder about the impact you drive has on the environment, or what you can do to offset it?
How much is the CO2 emission efficiency of an average vehicle during rush hour in different cities?
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Amsterdam
833 kg
Berlin
910 kg
Detroit
764 kg
London
1155 kg
Los Angeles
826 kg
Milan
902 kg
Munich
907 kg
New York
981 kg
Oslo
914 kg
Paris
1115 kg
San Francisco
898 kg
Seattle
879 kg
Tokyo
978 kg

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Annual amount of CO2 emitted by a petrol vehicle:
1155 kg

Additional emissions due to traffic:

295 kg

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To offset 1155 kg of CO2 emissions, 116 trees would need to grow for a year

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295 kg

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Four cost-effective travel tips

With volatile fuel prices and a return to pre-lockdown traffic levels, getting around is more costly than ever. We’ve compiled some insights below to help you save both time and money.
Travel at different times
Travel at different times
If it’s possible, try and travel outside of rush hour. By leaving earlier or waiting until later, you’ll spend less time idling in queues.
Run errands all at once
Run errands all at once
Rather than making two or more separate trips throughout the day, try to do everything in a single journey.
Wait with your engine off
Wait with your engine off
Idling burns through fuel – so if you find yourself waiting for at least a minute, it’s worth switching off your engine.
Drive mindfully
Drive mindfully
Did you know that it’s cost effective to stick to speed limits? In fact, at higher speeds, a 10 mph increase can use up to 25% more fuel.

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