Best Highways in Each Continent?

[gronier]

According to your opinion based on experience or just pictures you've seen, which country do you consider has the best highways/motorways/autopistas/autobhans/autoestradas/autoroutes in each continent of the world?

North America
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania

[Castle_Bravo]

North America- USA
SA- Argentina (from pics)
Europe- Germany or Netherland
Asia- Japan (from pics)
Africa- i think South Africa (from pics)
Oceania- Australia (from pics)

[ChrisZwolle]

North America: United States
South America: Chile
Europe: Croatia
Asia: China
Oceania: Australia
Africa: South Africa

[ChrisZwolle]

Europe- Germany


Personally, i don't think Germany is that good. They have a great network, but some motorways are just old concrete, or worse (eastern Germany). Some Autobahnen near borders are bad too.

[Nicolás]

worse (eastern Germany).

eh, in eastern Germany they nearly all have the newest motorways. After 1990 Germany began to renew the old "WW2 motorways" which the GDR never had renewed. Germany has also build lots of new motorways there. Actually the worst motorways are around the biggest cities, for example in the Rhein-Ruhr-Area with lots of traffic.
But I agree, Germany is not the country with the best roads in Europe.
I guess the Netherlands have the best system and the best quality :okay:

And for North America I would rather say that Canada has the best roads (if I compare photos)... The US roads often are in a very bad condition...

[Alex Von Königsberg]

Based on experience:
North America - USA
Europe - Italy

From pictures:
South America - Chile
Asia - Malasia
Africa - South Africa
Oceania - Australia, NZ?

[Alex Von Königsberg]

eh, in eastern Germany they nearly all have the newest motorways. After 1990 Germany began to renew the old "WW2 motorways" which the GDR never had renewed. Germany has also build lots of new motorways there.
^^ I agree. East Germany along with some other former Warsaw Block countries (Poland, Czechia, Croatia, etc) have very good motorways. Well, they are new now, so I can't predict if they will be repaired in a timely manner once they become old.

[Ali_B]

North America - Canda
Europe - France, Croatia, Slovenia, Spain & Portugal
South America - Chile
Asia - Malaysia, China & Japan
Africa - South Africa & Morocco
Oceania - Australia

[pilotos]

North America:U.S.A
South America:Chile
Europe:France
Asia:Malaysia
Africa:Morocco
Oceania:Australia

[Coneslammer]

Haha good to see that Australia is winning the Oceania category, although who's gonna beat us, Fiji?

Specificially, Melbourne (and the state of Victoria of which it is the capital) has the best highway/freeway network and the only one that is comparable with a major North American Metropolis.

[Blue_Sky]

From pics

North America - USA
South America - Brazil
Europe - Germany
Asia - Somewhere in the middle east (Saudi Arabia or UAE) or China
Africa - South Africe
Oceania - Australia

[gladisimo]

Haha good to see that Australia is winning the Oceania category, although who's gonna beat us, Fiji?

Specificially, Melbourne (and the state of Victoria of which it is the capital) has the best highway/freeway network and the only one that is comparable with a major North American Metropolis.

I think New Zealand comes the closest... =)

Anyway

NA - USA
Asia - Probably China
SA - Argentina
Africa - South Africa
Europe - Autobahn - mostly because of its lack of speed limit =)\
Oceania - Fiji XD

[gronier]

North America: Canada
South America: Chile
Europe: France
Asia: Japan
Africa: South Africa
Oceania: Australia

[TheCat]

Well there are many factors. Many countries nowadays are building (or have recently built) very "good looking" modern highways that look simply awesome because they are new. However, one has to look at the overall road network (for example, a country with 40,000km of "okay" modern freeways has in fact a superior road network to a country with 500km of brand-new highways of which pictures are being shown over and over again). However, the size of countries (or rather, of populated regions only) also matters. For example, it is not even possible to compare the sheer size of the US highway system with that of Canada, and yet in most major population centres Canada has an extensive highway system, which is about the same as in the US in quality, and in fact often joins the US network seamlessly and in an integrated manner.

Also, about Asia - China's highway system is definitely the most extensive one, but then again the overall state of the country's roads (aside from the brand new expressway network, which is very nice) is quite poor. Japan's system is not as extensive, but then again Japan is a much smaller country. Overall, Japan's overall road system is currently of much higher quality than China's. Also one must consider the driving culture a little in my opinion, because some countries, like India, are also building some nice highway systems, but the overall situation on the roads is chaotic without any real traffic laws (that are actually followed).

And referring to the person who mentioned the Middle East for Asia, the ME definitely doesn't have the best highway system of Asia. But if we are talking about the ME only, then gulf countries such as UAE come to mind. However, if we are talking about a really extensive and well-maintained road network with a modern driving culture in the ME, it is definitely Israel.

[Chicagoago]

Not trying to stary a riot here, but I am at the moment watching a program called "Modern Marvels; Paving America", and it's all about the numerous cross country highways in the United States. I'm curious why many of you think that Canada has the best highways in North America.

I am totally in love with Canada, and have been there many times, but as far as the "best highways in North America", I grew up with a family that traversed EVERYWHERE in Canada and the United States. It was all amazing, and I don't downplay any of it, but the highway system in the United States is truely something so amazing. It's hard to realize until you drive some of the tens of thousands of miles of the system. I'm not saying the US is "better" than Canada at all, but the diversity of its highway system is honestly something to be appreciated.

[sonysnob]

Not trying to stary a riot here, but I am at the moment watching a program called "Modern Marvels; Paving America", and it's all about the numerous cross country highways in the United States. I'm curious why many of you think that Canada has the best highways in North America.

I am totally in love with Canada, and have been there many times, but as far as the "best highways in North America", I grew up with a family that traversed EVERYWHERE in Canada and the United States. It was all amazing, and I don't downplay any of it, but the highway system in the United States is truely something so amazing. It's hard to realize until you drive some of the tens of thousands of miles of the system. I'm not saying the US is "better" than Canada at all, but the diversity of its highway system is honestly something to be appreciated.

As a Canadian I have to agree. Canada and the US have a very different kind of highway network. Some sections of Canada are quite sparsely populated, and while the road is excellent, through these areas it often isn't 4-laned and will probably never need to be. The US interstate network certainly has its flaws, but generally speaking is a very good network, with excellently designed roads (that sometimes need resurfacing).

Furthermore, the condition of US roads depends greatly on the state. I travel to Western New York a fair amount, and New York State has excellent roads, they are well designed, and very well surfaced. One state away, Pennsylvania is notorious for the poor condition of its roads. Same goes in Canada, the province of Ontario generally has very well maintained roads in its jurisdiction, however, travelers to Quebec will quickly notice that la belle province doesn't take the same good care of its roadways.

[Cicerón]

North America - USA
South America - Chile
Europe - France
Asia - Japan
Africa - South Africa
Oceania - Australia

[gronier]

Not trying to stary a riot here, but I am at the moment watching a program called "Modern Marvels; Paving America", and it's all about the numerous cross country highways in the United States. I'm curious why many of you think that Canada has the best highways in North America.

I am totally in love with Canada, and have been there many times, but as far as the "best highways in North America", I grew up with a family that traversed EVERYWHERE in Canada and the United States. It was all amazing, and I don't downplay any of it, but the highway system in the United States is truely something so amazing. It's hard to realize until you drive some of the tens of thousands of miles of the system. I'm not saying the US is "better" than Canada at all, but the diversity of its highway system is honestly something to be appreciated.

Because most highways in the US are really poorly maintained.

[Chicagoago]

^ I hear ya. I've driven from coast to coast, mexico to Canada (multiple times actually - grandparents just loved hauling me across the country in their van, god bless em), and I've seen my share of bad roads.

I still dont' think MOST are poorly maintained though. Maybe I'm just ignorant because I live here and it's "normal", but of the roads I've been on in Europe and South America, the US didn't stand out as a LOT worse.

[garzland]

North America - USA
South America - Chile, Argentina
Europe - France
Asia - Japan, China
Africa - South Africa
Oceania - Australia

[ADCS]

Because most highways in the US are really poorly maintained.

The US does as well as it can given both the decentralized structure and the fact that fewer people pay per km as compared to European countries.

[Chicagoago]

Because most highways in the US are really poorly maintained.

In 2007 our interstate system is now around 50 years old. It just needs to be reconstructed as it's reaching a very old age for a road. They do TRY to maintain them to a great degree, but it's just like a house. It functions amazing for 20-30 years or so, but after that you need to work on things to keep it up to par. New roof, new furnace, new carpet, etc. We just need to shift gears and really start fixing up the rural areas of the interstates. Finances though....

[Minato ku]

But european motorways are not recent.
the first autobahn is around 80 years old (Germany)
the first autoroute is 61 years (France)

I agree the biggest part of french motorway system was built between 1950's and 1990's.

Autoroute du Soleil (A7) is for many people one of best motorway is the world but this motorway is around 40 years old.
http://autorout.free.fr/4_photos/2_Pipe/1_France/A_7/A7-007-Avant_Ech15-Portes_les_Valence-B-20040822.JPG

[ChrisZwolle]

The A75 is much better! :)
and a way better scenery, except you don't have some views of the Alps, but from the Massif Central.

[Vrysxy]

North America: USA
South America: Chile
Europe: Germany
Asia: Japan
Africa: South Africa
Oceania: Australia.

[Calvin W]

North America: Canada (Alberta)
Oceania: Australia (Victoria)
Europe: Netherlands
Asia: Japan
South America: Argentina
Africa: South Africa

[Alex Von Königsberg]

Autoroute du Soleil... Das ist romantisch, or what?! :)

[gladisimo]

In 2007 our interstate system is now around 50 years old. It just needs to be reconstructed as it's reaching a very old age for a road. They do TRY to maintain them to a great degree, but it's just like a house. It functions amazing for 20-30 years or so, but after that you need to work on things to keep it up to par. New roof, new furnace, new carpet, etc. We just need to shift gears and really start fixing up the rural areas of the interstates. Finances though....

Sigh, sometimes I think, if we spent even 10% of those millions of dollars each day fighting a war into improving our own country's roads (among MANY other things) we could have such a better country...

[kbboy]

^^
Not only america but Iraq and Afghanistan would also be much better countries.

War does not bring good to any country.

[ADCS]

^^
Not only america but Iraq and Afghanistan would also be much better countries.

War does not bring good to any country.

Aggressive wars, maybe, but I think there are several instances where defensive wars have brought some good...

[ChrisZwolle]

Okay, but please return ontopic: The best motorways on every continent :)

[ADCS]

Okay, but please return ontopic: The best motorways on every continent :)

Good point :banana:

[oliver999]

north american USA
europe germany
asia china, japan(chinese highway are mostly newly built)
oceania aussi
africa dont know, maybe south africa

[WANCH]

Asia: Japan
Europe: Germany
Africa: South Africa
North America: USA
South America: Argentina
Oceana: Australia

[ren0312]

Sigh, sometimes I think, if we spent even 10% of those millions of dollars each day fighting a war into improving our own country's roads (among MANY other things) we could have such a better country...

Well a better solution will be to make the welfare system more efficient by cutting down on the free loaders, and then using those savings in welfare payments to repair the highways, instead of taking them away from the defense budget.

[Chicagoago]

Are there many toll roads in other countries? We have some here, but on a national level, not many. Just realized I have no clue about the situation in the rest of the world.

[Minato ku]

Yes the majority of french motorways are toll. (about 8,000 km are toll and 3,000 km are free)

http://autorout.free.fr/4_photos/2_Pipe/1_France/A_89/A89-002-P%e9age_d'Arveyres-A-20041101.JPG
http://autorout.free.fr/4_photos/2_Pipe/1_France/A_89/A89-013-Ech15-P%e9rigueux_Sud-A-20041101.JPG
http://autorout.free.fr/4_photos/2_Pipe/1_France/A_89/A89-013-Ech15-P%e9rigueux_Sud-B-20041101.JPG

[Già]

Autoroute du Soleil... Das ist romantisch, or what?! :)

The italian autobahn A1 is also called like that "Autostrada del sole"....
Some italian autobahn have nice name.... like "Autostrada dei fiori" translation Flower`s autobahn

[JoKo65]

According to your opinion based on experience or just pictures you've seen, which country do you consider has the best highways/motorways/autopistas/autobhans/autoestradas/autoroutes in each continent of the world?

North America
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania

America is one continent.

[snupix]

America is one continent.

:weird: ^^

[JoKo65]

:weird: ^^

That's how we learn it here.

For the best motorways I would say:

America: Canada
Europe: Switzerland

[ChrisZwolle]

That's how we learn it here.



Where did they teach you that?

On that hand, i can say Eurasia is one continent :lol:

[ADCS]

America is one continent.

In English, and all English-speaking countries, there are two continents of North and South America. I know it's different in Spanish, but I'm pretty sure that's the only language that does it that way (one W. Hemisphere continent).

[Rebasepoiss]

Yeah, languages are different. In Estonian there are two ways how to divide the world into different parts. One way is by natural boundaries and the other way is by the culture, religion etc. In both ways the Earth is divided into six parts but in one case America is one"continent" and Eurasia is two parts, in the other case America is divided into South-America and North-America and Eurasia is one "continent". But this was off-topic.
In my opinion it's quite important if the motorways are free of charge or tolled and in that manner Germany takes the first place in Europe's category.
So...
Europe - Germany
North America- USA
South America - Brasil
Asia - Japan
Africa - South Africa
Oceania - Australia

[Nephasto]

The A75 is much better! :)


What?!? :crazy:

Have you ever use the A75?
It's certainly the worst motorway I've ever driven on France... the only thing good is the Millau viaduct, which is amazing.
Apart from that, the geometry is just plain bad, with many tight curves and constant up's and downs...
Well, it's not a toll motorway(appart from the Millau viaduct), and I think it was build using the existing road, so that can justify it being so bad.

[Nephasto]

Europe - France
North America- USA
South America - Don't know
Asia - Don't know
Africa - Don't know
Oceania - Don't know

[Vrysxy]

:weird: ^^

Yeah! In the Spanish World AMerica is just ONE continent, from Canada to Tierra del Fuego in Argentina.. While in English America is two continents, South America and North AMerica.. ANd american is everyone who was born in American Soil. (from Canada to Argentina).. In Spanish America is divided in three regions, North AMerica (USA, Canada and Mexico), Central America (From Guatemala to Panama), South America (Colombiam Brazil, Argentina etc..) and the caribbean..

[Alex Von Königsberg]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continent :)

[Vrysxy]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continent :)

In Spanish (According to Wikipedia)
Un continente es una gran extensión de tierra que se diferencia de otras menores o sumergidas por conceptos geográficos y culturales como oceános y etnografía. En países hispanos suelen considerarse seis continentes(in hispanic countries there are 6 continents): Asia, América, África, Ántartida, Europa , y Oceanía
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continente

In English (according to wikipedia)
A continent is one of several large landmasses on Earth. They are generally identified by convention rather than any strict criteria, but seven areas are commonly reckoned as continents – they are (in descending order of size): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.

[ChrisZwolle]

What?!? :crazy:

Have you ever use the A75?
It's certainly the worst motorway I've ever driven on France... the only thing good is the Millau viaduct, which is amazing.
Apart from that, the geometry is just plain bad, with many tight curves and constant up's and downs...
Well, it's not a toll motorway(appart from the Millau viaduct), and I think it was build using the existing road, so that can justify it being so bad.

I've driven the whole A75 from Clermont-Fd to Béziers. It's an exciting road to drive, and except near Clermont-Fd, the pavement is good. The descend south of Millau is spectacular. But also the ascend near Clermont-Fd is cool, you go through many gorges and canyons, and on the Central Massive, you drive over the highest points on a Autoroute (i think) some 1100meters.

Much more scenic than the A7 route, and it's almost completely tollfree.
Another very good Autoroute, is the tolled part of the A20 south of Brive, but damn that's a long distance from Vierzon to Toulouse (500km or so).

[Nephasto]

I've driven the whole A75 from Clermont-Fd to Béziers. It's an exciting road to drive, and except near Clermont-Fd, the pavement is good. The descend south of Millau is spectacular. But also the ascend near Clermont-Fd is cool, you go through many gorges and canyons, and on the Central Massive, you drive over the highest points on a Autoroute (i think) some 1100meters.

Much more scenic than the A7 route, and it's almost completely tollfree.
Another very good Autoroute, is the tolled part of the A20 south of Brive, but damn that's a long distance from Vierzon to Toulouse (500km or so).

I'm not saying it's not scenic and beautifull... I was just refering to the road quality in itself (the geometry), which is by very far the worst I've ever seen in France.

You don't want to drive in a car pulling a caravan, like I did. ;)

But if you're driving just a car and are looking for a scenic, cheaper and less congester route than the A-7, then the A-75 is your autoroute, no doubt! :cheers:

[Minato ku]

A75 can be bad and can be very good that depends of the section

A75 page 1 (http://franceautoroutes.free.fr/photosautoroute.php?route=a75) A75 page 2 (http://franceautoroutes.free.fr/photosautoroute.php?route=a75&nb=10&page=2) A75 page 3 (http://franceautoroutes.free.fr/photosautoroute.php?route=a75&nb=10&page=3) A75 page 4 (http://franceautoroutes.free.fr/photosautoroute.php?route=a75&nb=10&page=4) A75 page 5 (http://franceautoroutes.free.fr/photosautoroute.php?route=a75&nb=10&page=5)

[DanielFigFoz]

Europe-Germany
NA-USA
SA-Brazil
Africa- South Africa
Oceania- don't know

[JD]

America is one continent.

that one continent is Americas and not America even by Spanish speaking countries...

[Alex Von Königsberg]

Wow, A75 is a really scenic road! :okay:

[Cicerón]

that one continent is Americas and not America even by Spanish speaking countries...

America is one continent in Spain.

[Jamesnba]

EU- Germany/UK
Asia- Japan/malasya
LA- Chile, São Paulo (brazilian state)

[Nephasto]

^^The São Paulo state is a country now?! :crazy:

[erbsenzaehler]

I think that would be my list...

North America: US and A ^.^
Europe: Germany (believe me, much of french highways are truly mad...)

For the others, I can't say exactly - only from picture experiences.

Asia: United Arab Emirates
South America: Chile
Oceanic: Australia
Africa: Egypt
Antarctica: ... :)

[Minato ku]

I think that would be my list...
Europe: Germany (believe me, much of french highways are truly mad...)
:
Why ?
It is because the high price (If you speak about tolled motorways) ?
the speed of cars ?
the caotic traffic ?
the traffic jam ?

[Nephasto]

^^"Is it because you are German and your opinion is biased towards German autobahnen?"

:D

[Ian]

Just a couple of pics :)

Buenos aires, northern neighbourhoods

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/770/233woqk0.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/5570/10005929jipv6.jpg

now, coming from the south...

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/60/yyreyan3.jpg

and the last one in Mendoza province

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/7880/mza10leig3.jpg

[Vrysxy]

Nice.. I would like to go to Argentina.. :D

[DanielFigFoz]

America is one continent in Spain.

In Portugal sometimes it's

-América
-América do Norte e América do Sul
-América do Norte; América Central e América do Sul
-América do Norte (USA) e América Latina (Canada is totally forgotten)

Normaly it is:

-América do Sul (everything south of the US) & América do Norte (US) (Canada, again forgotten):nuts:

[ChrisZwolle]

In The Netherlands we say: South of Panama: South America, north of Colombia; North America.
The Caribbean island are mostly added to North America.

[JoKo65]

Where did they teach you that?

On that hand, i can say Eurasia is one continent :lol:

Continents are (the way you learn it in Germany):

Europe
America
Africa
Australia
Asia

And if you want to: Antarctica

[JoKo65]

America is one continent in Spain.

Same is in Germany.

[Napo]

North America: USA
South America: Argentina
Europe: Germany
Asia: Japan
Oceania: Australia
Africa: South Africa

[Occit]

North America: USA
South America: VENEZUELA, CHECK VENEZUELAN SUBFORUMS ;)
Europe: Germany
Asia: China
Africa: South Africa
Oceania: Australia

[KHS]

Hard competition in Oceania...:lol:

[Occit]

VENEZUELA...THE BEST HIGHWAYS IN LATINAMERICA, CHECK THIS OUT (PAGES: 1, 5, 6, 8 AND 9):

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=429058

:)

[Tricky]

Define "best"!!.... is it the 'biggest', the 'longest', the 'newest', the 'best maintained', the 'most impressive', the 'most sophisticated' (with electronic signs etc), or what????

Unless you make that distinction all posts are very subjective and open to lots of debate..... in terms of 'network' or 'coverage of the country' I'd think that the Netherlands would probably win (it obviously helps that it's such a small country in size)... in terms of 'biggest' / 'longest' it would probably be the US globally, and Germany in Europe..... in terms of 'newest' it would probably be Asian (China, India etc.) or Eastern European countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland maybe even including East German Autobahns). 'Most impressive' is a tough one - I guess any country mentioned in this thread so far can come up with a shot / pic showing jaw-dropping mega-highway/autobahn intersections etc... whether it's in California, Dubai, Buenos Aires, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, London, Tokyo, Melbourne, Shanghai or Seoul..... 'most sophisticated' in terms of traffic flow technology used etc I wouldn't have a clue, but I'd suspect it to be a European country.... I also remember vaguely watching a Discovery Channel program on the German Autobahn... apparently it's very special in the sense that its tar/concrete layer thickness is more than twice the thickness of freeways build in the US or elsewhere in the world as it ensures that cars can travel at high speeds in all weather conditions (250km/h and more, whether in -30C or +38C)..... which is probably unique...

Anyways, that's just my 5 cents worth to add to the conversation... :)

Cheers.


According to your opinion based on experience or just pictures you've seen, which country do you consider has the best highways/motorways/autopistas/autobhans/autoestradas/autoroutes in each continent of the world?

North America
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania

[Alex Von Königsberg]

Tricky, when you yell "Real Madrid is the champion!!!", you don't define why they are indeed the champions, do you? ;) Same with this thread - everyone will give you their subjective opinions.

[KHS]

Tricky, when you yell "Real Madrid is the champion!!!", you don't define why they are indeed the champions, do you? ;) Same with this thread - everyone will give you their subjective opinions.

That is true. For example, I personally think that Croatian highways are among the best in Europe. Why? Because they are in my country, they are relatively new (modern signalisation etc.), old ones are well maintained, etc.
And the sight is really great. You can drive for hours and not get bored.:)

[blue_man100]

In Latin America:
The best motorways system:

Argentina, Venezuela & Mexico

:yes:

[Rogério Brasileiro]

Brasil has 10.000 km + 1.000 km in construction of 4/6-lane highways.

Source: DNIT-GOV-BR (http://www.dnit.gov.br/menu/rodovias/rodoviasfederais)

I think Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela and Brasil have the best highways in LA.

In my opinion, the best highways in Brasil are:

01 - Imigrantes Highway
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/196/rodoviadosimigrantessp8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

02 - Bandeirantes Highway
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/6898/a578902c13210a9f1b02e1fxn3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)[/QUOTE]

[Maply]

In Latin America:
The best motorways system:

Argentina, Venezuela & Mexico

:yes:

The best motorways of Latin America are in Chile, Argentina, Venezuela & Brasil ;)

[Joshua888]

North America~~ USA/Canada
South America~~ Mexico
Europe~~ Germany/UK
Asia~~ Japan
Africa~~ South Africa
Oceania~~ Australia

[Ian]

North America~~ USA/Canada
South America~~ Mexico
Europe~~ Germany/UK
Asia~~ Japan
Africa~~ South Africa
Oceania~~ Australia

:nuts: :bash: :runaway: :lol:

[Vic19]

I've also added cities with the best highways IMO on each continent....

North America --- USA ---- Houston
South America --- Argentina --- Beunos Aires
Europe --- Germany ---- Amsterdam
Asia --- Malaysia --- Kuala Lumpur
Africa --- South Africa --- Johannesburg
Oceania --- Australia --- Melbourne

[Lancer17]

North America~~ USA/Canada
South America~~ Mexico
Europe~~ Germany/UK
Asia~~ Japan
Africa~~ South Africa
Oceania~~ Australia

jajajajajaja.... prefiero estar muerto antes de ser sudamericano... jajajaja :bash:

[luisdaniel]

North America - USA
South America - Chile
Europe - Germany
Asia - Japan
Africa - South Africa
Oceania - Australia

[bpg_nl]

I've also added cities with the best highways IMO on each continent....

North America --- USA ---- Houston
South America --- Argentina --- Beunos Aires
Europe --- Germany ---- Amsterdam
Asia --- Malaysia --- Kuala Lumpur
Africa --- South Africa --- Johannesburg
Oceania --- Australia --- Melbourne

Do you realise that Amsterdam isn't a German city? :nuts:

I see a lot of votes going to the German Highway system. Though it's a very good system the maintainance of the roads isn't of a very good quality.

[luisdaniel]

jajajajajaja.... prefiero estar muerto antes de ser sudamericano... jajajaja :bash:

se entiende que no es mala la intención del comentario, pero puedes ser más respetuoso y quitarte esos prejuicios.

[Rogério Brasileiro]

jajajajajaja.... prefiero estar muerto antes de ser sudamericano... jajajaja :bash:


Yo también prefiero estar muerto antes de ver una persona como usted ser sudamericana. Aquí no necesitamos de maleducados. Tampoco el Skyscrapercity necesita......jajajaja :bash:

[Alex Von Königsberg]

jajajajajaja.... prefiero estar muerto antes de ser sudamericano... jajajaja :bash:
Are you not already a South American?

[Lancer17]

Are you not already a South American?

No.

[Vic19]

Do you realise that Amsterdam isn't a German city? :nuts:


no you dont understand, I meant the country with the best highways OVERALL on each continent, then the city with the best highways on the continent (which is not necessarily in the country i specified)

for example, I mean in Europe, Germany has the best highways overall as a country, while Amsterdam has the best metropolitan highway network.

i hope that clears it up.

[ChrisZwolle]

for example, I mean in Europe, Germany has the best highways overall as a country, while Amsterdam has the best metropolitan highway network.


Are you kidding? :nuts:

The beltway is extremely congested, and so are the motorways around the city.

And there are almost no large arterials, all traffic has to push through congested narrow citystreets, which aren't build for the traffic of today.

The best highways in/near a city, i would say, it's Madrid. Also congested, but way better build.

[sbarn]

America is one continent.

Since when did North and South America become one continent? :lol: ...and Europe and Asia are not?

[westender]

I definatley would not say Australia. Although there have been some improvments, most of the highways are single lane dangerous roads. New Zealand has some pretty hair raising roads as well. I would say having lived in the UK that they have their shair of good motorways, but then there also those very narrow roads that are choked with weekend and holiday traffic. The ones that have the old stone walls, you can't drive for more than 30 minutes in some parts of the UK with out having to change to another road when driving long distance. A number of western European countries have pretty good roads. Germany also pops into my mind first when I think of good roads. I understand that the former east part may have not caught up with the former west. But Germany's autobahns have good straight stretches of motorway, they are well signed and the lanes seem to be have good width. While the Europeans have used tunnels to go through hills and mountains, bridge technology to build roads around hills, Australia is really only starting to pick up on this.

Cheers Westender

[Skyprince]

North America --- Canada
South America --- Argentina :banana: I like Argentinian highways damn cool
Europe --- Spain
Asia --- Malaysia
Africa --- South Africa
Oceania --- Australia

[Skyprince]

This is the highway which I traveled thru every day on my way to college in Kuala Lumpur

Originally posted by argory
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l169/Malaysianboy1/highway.jpg

[Vic19]

I definatley would not say Australia. Although there have been some improvments, most of the highways are single lane dangerous roads. New Zealand has some pretty hair raising roads as well.

besides Australia and NZ, Oceania is notihng more than a bunch of islands in the Pacific.

Victoria has about 1000km of motorway for a population of around 5 million. Melbourne is linked to the large regional towns by motorway

[phattonez]

I still don't understand how people can say Canada for North America. Canada's system is nothing compared to the US Interstate system.

[Gaeus]

I still don't understand how people can say Canada for North America. Canada's system is nothing compared to the US Interstate system.

Canada doesn't really have lots of interstate highways unlike U.S.A. but they are nicely built and highly maintained. However, I disagree with them voting for Canada because U.S.A Interstate Highways are out of this world. Maybe, they haven't driven to U.S yet, or they have driven in a badly built interstate like in Seattle or New York or maybe they are Canadians voting for their country :lol:

[Gaeus]

North America --- USA ---- Los Angeles
South America --- Argentina --- Buenos Aires
Europe --- Germany ---- Munich
Asia --- China --- Hong Kong
Africa --- South Africa --- Johannesburg
Oceania --- Australia --- Melbourne

[Alex Von Königsberg]

North America --- USA ---- Los Angeles
Los Angeles? You've got to be kidding :lol:

[pwalker]

If the question is who has the most developed freeway system in North America, yes Los Angeles is your winner. Some are in better shape than others, but Caltrans does a remarkable job keeping these roads in decent condition with the millions and millions of drivers who use them everyday.

BTW, over the past weekend I drove an absolutely incredible stretch of U.S. Interstate 84 from Pendleton, Oregon eastbound up over a steep mountain climb. Probably the best stretch of Interstate in the western US, three lanes in each direction, beautifully maintained with wide easy to navigate curves, and a rise of atleast 3,000 feet!

[Nephasto]

BTW, over the past weekend I drove an absolutely incredible stretch of U.S. Interstate 84 from Pendleton, Oregon eastbound up over a steep mountain climb. Probably the best stretch of Interstate in the western US, three lanes in each direction, beautifully maintained with wide easy to navigate curves, and a rise of atleast 3,000 feet!

3 lanes in each direction?! I found it very hard to believe that a freeway in such a remote place would have 3 lanes per direction... And I did a search on Google Earth and the images clearly show "only" 2 lanes in each direction.

Regardless of haveing 3 or 2 lanes in each direction, I have no doubt it's an excelent freeway. Also, I personally much prefer to ride in a 2 lane rural freeway than in a freeway with 3 lanes, and more traffic.


PS: Hum... now that I'm checking it on Google Earth I wonder if there was some irony in your post... Because I'm seeing some of the tightest curves I've ever seen on an interstate just about 15 km's east of Pendleton...

[pwalker]

You never know how old those google shots are. During the climb there are three lanes in each direction mainly to allow for slow trucks. You can't really tell from google, but the curves are wide and graceful and easily navigated at 65-70 mph. The road does reduce down to two lanes each direction at the top of the elevation. You'd have to actually drive it to see this beautiful stretch of freeway.

[Nephasto]

^^I've just noticed that it has 3 lanes in each direction going upphilll on that steep section with the tight curves.
I've made some research on the net and found out that is known as the Cabagge Hill, and it does indeed has the tightest curves on the interstate system. Still, tight for an interstate, not for just a regular road. ;)
I'm sure you can do those at 65-70 mph in good weather, but those must be limited to at least 80 km/h(50mph), considering the radius(around 250 m). I'm actually curious to know what the legal limit is for cars on those curves.
Still, no big deal. ;)


You'd have to actually drive it to see this beautiful stretch of freeway.

Believe me, I'd love to drive on it, and I have no doubt it's an extremely beautifull stretch!! :D

[pwalker]

Speed is 65mph during good weather, but the trucks usually are hard pressed to do better than 30 depending on their load.

I also did a little research...the 3rd lane was added in 1999 to allow for better truck conditions. What is amazing about this stretch is the terrain that it is built over, the elevation change and views are terrific! (Although I can't find any real good photos on the web :ohno: )

[M3_SoutheastMelb]

(best roads overall in country, best metropolitan road network on continent)

North America --- USA ---- Dallas
South America --- Argentina --- Buenos Aires
Europe --- Germany ---- Madrid
Asia --- Malaysia --- Hong Kong
Africa --- South Africa --- Johannesburg
Oceania --- Australia --- Melbourne

[pwalker]

Maybe, they haven't driven to U.S yet, or they have driven in a badly built interstate like in Seattle or New York or maybe they are Canadians voting for their country :lol:

True, about Seattle interstates. The I-5 through Seattle is a joke! You never know if your exit will be left or right. And one major connection is Highway 520 (Lake Washington north bridge) to I-5 south. Locally, it is known as "The Mercer Weave", where you come off Highway 520 on the left side of I-5 and have a half mile to right exit to Seattle Center (Space Needle, etc.). It involves crossing atleast six lanes, and it's a zoo! There has been talk of rebuilding I-5 through Seattle, but other priorities are more important, the Alaskan Way Viaduct (Seattle's 2nd N-S route, damaged by an earthquark in 2001), and replacing that same Highway 520 (who's useful lifespan is up). However, the suburban eastside I-405 is much better! (Not the traffic, but the design!)

[aussiescraperman]

(best roads overall in country, best metropolitan road network on continent)

North America --- USA ---- Dallas
South America --- Argentina --- Buenos Aires
Europe --- Germany ---- Madrid
Asia --- Malaysia --- Hong Kong
Africa --- South Africa --- Johannesburg
Oceania --- Australia --- Melbourne

i agree with this list.....

[GrigorisSokratis]

Europe - Germany
North America - United States
South America - Chile
Asia - Japan
Oceania - Australia
Africa - South Africa

btw you cannot compare neither Canada nor Mexico with America in the case of North America, the country with the longest and most modern network on earth.

In the case of South America as I know both Argentina and Chile among other countries in the continent, let me tell you that highways in Argentina are crap (except in Buenos Aires), but as soon as you get outside the city they are all in terribly poor conditions and are mostly one-way per direction roads. While in Chile the network is quite long (3,000 kms) and modern, with high quality highways traversing the whole country and even automatic toll systems.

[Nephasto]

btw you cannot compare neither Canada nor Mexico with America in the case of North America, the country with the longest and most modern network on earth.


It may be the longest, but it certainly isn't the most modern.

[ChrisZwolle]

i've checked Chinese expressways a lot lately on google earth. I think it is the most modern network of such size. But that is logical, since most of the network is brand new, and outside cities, the expressways are more quiet than an average county road in the US.

I would say Croatia is under the most modern motorway countries. Spain is doing a good job, but some stretches are quite old.

[Matthijs]

When not considering the actual volume of traffic, one might argue that the Dutch freeway network is one of the best of Europe. I mean, it has a very high 'freeway' density, of well-built and well-maintained freeways. Compared to France for example, the density of freeways is much higher, and there are much more direct connections. Maintenance is in most cases on a very high level.

Where it goes wrong is that the volume is traffic is much higher than the capacity of most of the system. Morning rush hour takes up about the whole morning, and is quite often followed about immediately by the evening rush hour...

[ChrisZwolle]

Yeah, i think the Netherlands has the busiest nationwide roadnetwork. At rushhours, all motorways near any midsize or larger cities are jammed.

I mean, the total length of an average rushhour is twice Germany's average length, but than country is ten times bigger, and has more than 5 times more inhabitants.

But the quality of roads in the Netherlands are actually very good indeed, proper signage, road assistance, loads of variable message signs and road control by cctv camera's.

But driving longer distances in the Randstad region is almost impossible, since the roads are 9 - 10 hours of a day jammed. That's a pity.

[aguere7]

Europe: Germany ,Italy, Portugal,Spain and Netherlands

North America: USA and Canada

South America: Chile

Africa: Canary Island: Tenerife and Gran Canaria and South Africa.

Oceania: Australia and New Zealand

[radi6404]

Personally, i don't think Germany is that good. They have a great network, but some motorways are just old concrete, or worse (eastern Germany). Some Autobahnen near borders are bad too.

German motorways are awful, they are very very old and the asphalt is not good anymore, the network is very good though but the motorways are never the best ones. the crashbarriers are brown and rosty everywhere.