Definitions
- Referring to a high-speed, multi-lane road designed for high volumes of traffic. - Talking about a controlled-access highway with no stoplights or intersections. - Describing a road that is toll-free and maintained by the government.
- Referring to a major public road connecting cities or towns. - Talking about a main road that is often used for long-distance travel. - Describing a road that may have stoplights or intersections and may be maintained by the government or a private company.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to roads used for transportation.
- 2Both can be multi-lane and have high volumes of traffic.
- 3Both can connect cities or towns.
- 4Both can be maintained by the government.
- 5Both can be used for long-distance travel.
What is the difference?
- 1Access: Freeways are controlled-access highways with no stoplights or intersections, while highways may have stoplights or intersections.
- 2Speed: Freeways are designed for high speeds, while highways may have lower speed limits.
- 3Location: Freeways are often found in urban areas, while highways are often found in rural areas.
- 4Tolls: Freeways are toll-free, while highways may have tolls.
- 5Maintenance: Freeways are typically maintained by the government, while highways may be maintained by the government or a private company.
Remember this!
Freeway and highway both refer to roads used for transportation, but they differ in access, speed, location, tolls, and maintenance. A freeway is a controlled-access highway designed for high speeds, with no stoplights or intersections, and is toll-free and maintained by the government. A highway is a major public road connecting cities or towns, which may have stoplights or intersections, may have tolls, and may be maintained by the government or a private company.
