70 Best Car Songs to Blast While You're Driving (2024)

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A big road trip with your besties calls for the ultimate playlist filled with the best car songs. If you can sing and dance along to these bangers as you roll your windows down, then your playlist definitely passes the vibe check. Whether you're headed on the next great cross-country road trip or just need some tunes to crank on your way to school, all of these jams are sure to get you into the mood to cruise down the highway. No matter who your favorite artist is, there's something for everyone on this list, including Harry Styles, NewJeans, Ice Spice, Sabrina Carpenter, Lil Nas X, Taylor Swift, and more.

So, make sure your gas tank is full and that you have all your essential road snacks ready because we've got you covered with the best car songs to listen to, regardless of your destination.

1

Harry Styles - "Golden"

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Harry said himself that this song is meant for driving down the coast. "It feels so Malibu to me," he said in an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music. Whether you're in Malibu or Montana, this is a banger perfect for driving down the highway.

2

Ice Spice - "In Ha Mood"

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You're a baddie with your baddie friends in the car, so blast Ice Spice on full volume.

3

Taylor Swift - "Cruel Summer"

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Although Taylor's Versions have since taken over the world, Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer" is a whole vibe. This bridge was made to be sung at the top of your lungs.

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4

Charli XCX - "Vroom Vroom"

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Not only has this song become a staple in Charli XCX's discography, but it is literally about driving. Once you hear that "Let's ride" in the intro, you know it's time to go hard.

5

Miley Cyrus - "Jaded"

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This track off of Endless Summer Vacation is begging to be belted in the backseat.

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7

Britney Spears - "Toxic"

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When it doubt, always Britney it out.

8

Chloe x Halle - "Do It"

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The sisters never miss when it comes to feel-good bops. This one will definitely make you dance in the passenger seat.

9

Dua Lipa - "Levitating"

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When I tell you that everyone loves this song... I mean it. Sing this with your sugar boos for an extra good time.

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10

The Killers - "Mr. Brightside"

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If you haven't belted out to this song in a car full of your BFFs, then this is the perfect time to finally cross it off your bucket list. Trust me, whoever stops next to you on the next red light will also join in and sing-along too.

11

The Aces - "Girls Make Me Wanna Die"

The indie-pop quartet switches gears toward pop-punk with this track inspired by frustrations they've faced with crushes throughout their lives, and we must say the vibes are immaculate.

12

BTS - "Dynamite"

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If you don't dance whenever you hear this song, I don't think I can trust you. The award-winning banger by BTS has deserved a road trip scream-sing all this time.

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13

Olivia Rodrigo - Deja Vu

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Olivia is driving down the coast in this video, so *I* want to drive down the coast and sing about how I'm annoying when I watch reruns of Glee.

14

Tate McRae - "She's All I Wanna Be"

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Why wouldn't you want to scream "Stupid boy" at the top of your lungs?

15

Aly & AJ - "Potential Breakup Song"

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Everybody say "thank you" to Aly & AJ for this masterpiece of a pop song that's still going strong 15+ years later.

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16

MUNA ft. Phoebe Bridgers - "Silk Chiffon"

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Odds are this track hit your TikTok FYP and is already stuck in your head, so you might as well play it with the top down.

17

Katy Perry - "Teenage Dream"

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Not only is this song one of the greatest pop anthems of all time, it's also just an all-around favorite to play especially in the summer time.

18

Doja Cat - "Get Into It (Yuh)"

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Trust us: skip the Starbucks run and play this instead. That second verse will give you the same amount of energy as a Venti cold brew.

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19

Taylor Swift - "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)"

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This was a cultural reset, and the new lyrics are worth every moment.

20

Conan Gray - "Maniac"

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Because how can you not yell "Tell all of your friends that I'm crazy and drive you mad"?

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