What is the quietest time of day to drive?

Okay, so you’re wondering about the quietest time to hit the road, huh? I’ve definitely pondered this myself, especially when I’m dreading being stuck in a sea of taillights. It’s the worst, right?

So, generally speaking, the absolute quietest times are the early mornings, like before 7 a.m. I mean, think about it, who’s even awake then besides, like, the super-early birds and the long-haul truckers? The roads are practically deserted then. I remember once having to drive to the airport at 5 a.m. – it was eerie how empty everything was. Almost…too quiet? Maybe. But hey, I made amazing time!

Then, you’ve got the late evenings, after say, 8 p.m. or so. Things have calmed down by then, people are home from work, having dinner, you know the drill. Traffic definitely thins out. Though, sometimes, you get those random bursts of late-night traffic – anyone else experience that? Where does it even come from? It’s a mystery.

Definitely, definitely avoid driving between 7 and 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Those are the rush hours – classic rush hours – and it’s just… a nightmare. I used to commute during those times, and honestly, just thinking about it now makes my blood pressure rise a little. I once spent an hour and a half going, like, five miles. Five! It was insane. So, yeah, learn from my mistakes. Avoid those times if you possibly can. Trust me on this one.