Georgia Among The Best States To Drive In: Report

GEORGIA — Whether it's high gas prices or back-to-back traffic, some states can be an absolute nightmare to navigate behind the wheel. However, Georgia isn't apparently one of them.

According to a new WalletHub study, the Peach State is among the best states to drive in, ranking No. 6 overall.

"People want to know that they will be driving on safe, well-maintained roads before heading out," the WalletHub report reads.

To determine the most driver-friendly states in the U.S., WalletHub compared Georgia and 49 other states across 31 key metrics. The data set ranges from average gas prices to rush-hour traffic congestion to road quality.

Here's how Georgia stacked up in other categories:

• 26th – Car Theft Rate
• 33rd – Share of Rush-Hour Traffic Congestion
• 18th – Auto-Repair Shops per Capita
• 19th – Avg. Gas Prices
• 5th – Auto-Maintenance Costs
• 6th – Road Quality
• 16th – Car Dealerships per Capita
• 35th – Traffic Fatality Rate

According to WalletHub, the 10 best states to drive in for 2022 are:

1. Iowa
2. Oklahoma
3. Kansas
4. North Carolina
5. Texas
6. Georgia
7. Wisconsin
8. Tennessee
9. Illinois
10. Indiana

The 10 worst states to drive in for 2022 are:

1. Hawaii
2. Rhode Island
3. Delaware
4. California
5. Maryland
6. Washington
7. Colorado
8. Michigan
9. Missouri
10. Wyoming

How does the U.S compare to other countries? The World Economic Forum places the U.S. at No. 17 of 141 when it comes to road quality.

To check out WalletHub's full report, click here.