Grand Theft Auto V introduces a new complex transportation network of various different numbered highways in San Andreas (often called routes or freeways), which are a system of interconnecting roads and highways that criss-cross the state of San Andreas. Routes usually consist of only two lane roads with multi-lane roads and freeways in some sections. Grand Theft Auto V has the most realistic and extensive freeway system of any other GTA game to date. Some of these routes are based on the leaked official GTA V map, which included route markers, while others are signed in the game itself.
The system is based on the real-life numbering system in the United States, but with some differences. Rural major routes (such as Routes 1 and 13) are signed with U.S. Route shields, while minor urban routes (such as Routes 14 and 17) are marked on freeway guide signs with generic state highway markers. The interstate system almost always consists of multi-lane freeways and are usually traveled on more than the Routes.
Route Markers
Interstate Highway System
The Interstate System, named after Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, is a network of highways in the state of San Andreas that circulates the Los Santos area before ending or merging into other roads. There are four Interstate highways being Los Santos Freeway, Del Perro Freeway, Olympic Freeway and La Puerta Freeway.
The highway names begin with an "I" prefix and then a number directly after a dash (i.e. I-4). The system exists of four highways, originally five. But, however, I-3 is absent in the game. Along with the Numbered Highways in San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto V has the most extensive freeway system in a Grand Theft Auto game.
List of Routes
Interstate
- Interstate 1 - Los Santos Freeway
- Interstate 2 - Del Perro Freeway
- Interstate 4 - Olympic Freeway
- Interstate 5 - La Puerta Freeway
Rural
- Route 1 - Great Ocean Highway
- Route 11 - Tongva Drive
- Route 13 - Senora Freeway
- Route 15 - Palomino Freeway
- Route 20 - Elysian Fields Freeway
- Route 68