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While most roads are not that long, some cross countries and even span continents. The longest roads in the world range in terrain, with some being concrete stretches made for commerce and others spanning remote locations and beautiful scenery. What they all have in common though is their length, traveling thousands of miles from one destination to another. These are the ten longest roads in the world.
10. U.S. Route 6 (3,199 miles)
Our tenth longest road in the world is U.S. Route 6, nicknamed the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, to honor the American Civil War Veterans Association. The highway runs from Bishop, California, to Provincetown, Massachusetts, with the route modified several times in its history. The trip from one end to the other would take around six weeks.
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9. China National Highway 318 (3,403 miles)
With 3,403 miles, the China National Highway 318 takes ninth place on our list and is also the longest China National Highway. The road runs west from Shanghai towards Zhejiang, Anhui, Hubei, Chongqing, and Sichuan, ending in Tibet. Many drivers say this road has four seasons all year round, creating hazardous conditions for some.
8. U.S. Route 20 (3,417 miles)
Starting at Newport, Oregon, and ending in Boston, Massachusetts, Route 20 is the eighth longest road in the world. This route provides a great two-week cross-country road trip with a total of 3,417 miles to cross. One of the most famous attractions you can see while traveling on this route is Yellowstone National Park, spanning three states.
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7. India Golden Quadrilateral Highway (3,633 miles)
Spanning around 3,633 miles, the Golden Quadrilateral Highway is the second-longest road in Asia. This road connects the four major cities of India – Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. Starting at New Delhi, you can take a road trip and loop around the country for two weeks before returning to New Delhi. You can check out several landmarks including the famous Taj Mahal.
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6. Trans-Canada Highway (4,350 miles)
Having a total length of 4,350 miles, the Trans-Canada Highway starts in Victoria, British Columbia, and ends at St. John in Newfoundland and Labrador. This is one of the most scenic drives globally as it takes you through the gorgeous landscapes in Canada. On a two-week road trip, you can plan to stop at any of the major cities the route takes you through, including Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon, and Quebec City.
5. Western-Europe Western-China Highway (5,245 miles)
Also known as the New Silk Road, the Western Europe-Western China Highway (WE-WC) is a transcontinental highway that connects the Yellow Sea Coast of China with Western Europe. This expressway stretches 5,245 miles and links the Port of Lianyungang in China with St. Petersburg in Russia. You can complete a trip across this road in just ten days, visiting major cities in China, Russia, and Kazakhstan.
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4. Trans-Siberian Highway (6,835 miles)
The Trans-Siberian Highway is the third-longest road in the world, spanning 6,835 miles across Russia. A road trip across the Trans-Siberian Highway takes around a month, but be ready to face challenging circ*mstances while on the route including harsh weather and remote locations. Some places to check out include Moscow, Lake Baikal, and the border of North Korea.
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3. Australia Highway 1 (9,009 miles)
With a total length of 9,009 miles, Highway One in Australia starts in Sydney and loops around the whole country before finishing back in Sydney. If you want to embark on a road trip on this highway it will take around two months to complete. Driving down this route is said to be one of the best ways to see the sights and sounds of Australia, taking you through all of the states.
2. AH1 Japan-Turkey (12,774 miles)
Stretching across 12,774 miles from Tokyo, Japan to the border between Turkey and Bulgaria before joining with European route E80 to end in Lisbon, Portugal is Asian Highway 1, the longest east-west route of the Asian Highway Network. The highway passes through Korea, China, Southeast Asia, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Iran, and several others.
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1. Pan-American Highway (18,641 miles)
The Pan-American Highway has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for being the longest road in the world. Spanning 14 countries, this route is often called the ‘Mother of all Road Trips.’ The starting point of this long road is in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and stretches to the tip of Argentina in Tierra de Fuego, spanning roughly 18,641 miles.
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By Alexandria Wyckoff
Alexandria is a News Editor, writer, and reader of all things literature. She graduated from the State University of... More about Alexandria Wyckoff
