RI Is One Of The Worst States In The US For Summer Road Trips: Study

RHODE ISLAND — Rhode Island is one of the worst states in the country for summer road trips, according to a new WalletHub study that considered everything from road conditions to gas and accommodation costs.

In fact, only one state ranked worse than Rhode Island, which came in at #49 — Delaware at #50.

The states were compared using 32 metrics that can be divided into three primary categories: costs, safety, and activities, according to the study. Among the costs analyzed were gas, camping, hotel, and rental prices; safety factors included traffic patterns, driving laws and crime rates; and activities included zoos and amusement parks, scenery, and other attractions.

The top five states for road trips, according to the study? Texas, Minnesota, New York, Louisiana, and Florida, from first to fifth.

“Taking a summer road trip can be a very exciting way to experience a new place, but with the prices of gas, food and accommodations heavily impacted by inflation, you’ll want to be in a state that makes this type of vacation affordable,” Cassandra Happe, WalletHub analyst, said along with the study. “Safe roads are also key, and so is having plenty of worthwhile attractions to stop at along the road. The best states for summer road trips therefore are those that keep costs low while providing the best driving experience and most fun activities.”