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Ridgewood NJ, with nearly 80% of U.S. adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips.
“COVID has made road trips a popular travel option, particularly for those who are more anxious/vulnerable to the virus. While 2020 and 2021 saw record road trips being taken, 2022 has seen the return of air travel in a big way. As vaccination has become commonplace, we have better COVID treatments and the strains get supposedly weaker, Americans are likely to want to venture out to destinations beyond what road travel allows. I think we will not see the same increase in road trips that we saw in the last two years; in fact, we may even see a decrease as more people seek out more long-distance options.”
Makarand Mody, Ph.D. – Associate Professor; Director of Research; Chair of Undergraduate Programs (Interim), Boston University School of Hospitality Administration
“More Americans will travel than in 2021 and 2020, but high gas prices, rising airfares and prices, and pricey hotel stays will like to keep travel demand somewhat below 2019 (pre-pandemic levels).”
Robert Hartwig – Director, Risk and Uncertainty Management Center; Clinical Associate Professor, University of South Carolina
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To help travelers plan a fun and wallet-friendly road trip, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states based on 32 key metrics. The data set ranges from the number of attractions to road conditions to costs.
WalletHub’s road trip report found that New Jersey ranks 45th nationally for summer driving, and you can find out why below.
Road Tripping in New Jersey (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- 50th – Number of Attractions
- 28th – Lowest Price of Three-Star Hotel Room
- 38th – Avg. Gas Prices
- 49th – Nightlife Options per Capita
- 43rd – Access to Scenic Byways
- 40th – Lowest Price of Camping