A new study by Holafly ranks the easiest (and hardest) cities to navigate, both globally and nationally. And we’ve got some bad news for Atlanta–we rank as one of the hardest cities in the country to navigate. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Where does Atlanta rank on the list of most difficult cities to navigate?
Atlanta comes in at #5, just above Santa Ana, California. The top 5 ‘hardest cities to navigate in the U.S.’ go like this:
- L.A., California
- Houston, Texas
- Riverside, California
- Chicago, Illinois
- Atlanta, Georgia
And when it comes to the global scale, Atlanta actually still ranks in the top 20, at #17, just after Miami, Florida.
So, why is ATL so hard to navigate?
Whether you’re a tourist or an ATLien, you can probably agree… Atlanta is really hard to navigate. Between traffic, unreliable public transit, and a low walkability, Atlanta is not the easiest city to get around.
Holafly says,
Atlanta’s layout and traffic patterns make it another challenging city for efficient travel. Just 3.53% of people walk, and though the city does offer four public transit options, it’s still not enough to offset the 41-minute average commute. A crime index of 64.33 impacts when and how travelers choose to get around, especially after dark or across unfamiliar neighborhoods. Even so, dependable mobile download speeds of 170.61 Mbps give travelers the bandwidth to stay connected while navigating the bustling city.
How did Holafly come up with this data?
To find out which global and U.S. cities were the most easy/difficult to navigate, Holafly ranked 150 cities based on:
- walkability percentages
- available modes of public transportation
- average hours lost in traffic
- average commute time
- crime index scores
- Air Quality Index scores
- mobile download speeds
- search demand for terms like “directions in [city]” and “Google Maps”
In other words… Atlanta’s traffic strikes again.