*** The longest highway in the world *** Pan American Highway (multiple countries) Stretching from Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay to the tip of Argentina, the Pan American Highway passes through more than a dozen countries. It’s easily the longest road in the world. But since it’s a network instead of a single highway, estimates of its length vary from 11,000 miles to 30,000 miles, depending on the source you consult and the roads you include. One note in case you’re thinking about driving the whole thing: At the point where Central America meets South America, the Pan American Highway is interrupted by 60 miles of wilderness known as the Darien Gap. You’ll have to travel this stretch via boat or plane.
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