

Next, we surveyed our TripSavvy readers to get their take. First, we looked at Spotify data to identify the most popular songs for driving, according to the top 100 road trip playlists. To make the perfect road trip playlist, we used three components. So what makes a great road trip playlist? It starts with the songs, but with so many incredible choices out there, it’s hard to whittle down to something that stands up to the test of time.

A good soundtrack can mean the difference between the hours flying by as fast as the scenery out the window or turning around before you reach your destination. When we began discussing road trips on zoom calls and in Slack channels, the one thing that everyone could agree on was that music was essential. As a result, the humble road trip has roared back on our collective radar as many of us have been taking to the road as a way to get out of the house and explore our surroundings near and far.

As we wrap up the year, international travel is still a no go, and flying in general seems like a bit of a risky proposition. This year has been nothing short of a whirlwind.
