MA Among Bottom 10 States For Drivers In 2025, Study Says

MASSACHUSETTS — Massachusetts is once again ranked among the worst states in the country to drive in.

Perhaps the only surprising news is that the Bay State did move in the right direction, from sixth worst last year to seventh this year, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

The study used 31 key indicators of a positive commute to derive the best and worst states for drivers, using everything from average gas prices to rush-hour traffic congestion to road quality.

Massachusetts was near the bottom in two categories: cost and ownership of maintaining a vehicle (fourth worst) and traffic and infrastructure (second worst).

“Owning a car can really squeeze your wallet if you’re not in the right location," Chip Lupo, WalletHub analyst, said. "On top of having pricey gas, maintenance and insurance expenses, some states can hurt you even more financially with excessive traffic congestion, which wastes both your fuel and your productivity. The best states to drive in are ones that are relatively rural, with smaller populations, a low cost of living, well-maintained roads and safe motorists.”

On a more positive note, Massachusetts was third best in safety and ninth best in access to vehicles and maintenance.

The only other New England state in the bottom 10 was New Hampshire.

Here's the full list of the worst states to drive in:

1. Hawaii
2. Washington
3. Montana
4. New Hampshire
5. Colorado
6. California
7. Massachusetts
8. Delaware
9. Nevada
10. Missouri

And here are the best states for drivers:

1. Kansas
2. Idaho
3. Indiana
4. Iowa
5. Oklahoma
6. Alabama
7. North Carolina
8. Ohio
9. Texas
10. Tennessee

Check out the full analysis at WalletHub.