Last Updated on November 19, 2024 by Elizabeth
According to an American Automobile Association (AAA) survey, millions of Americans will travel for Independence Day weekend this year. Here’s what to know for your July 4th weekend getaway.
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A significant majority of holiday weekend traffic may be hitting the road at the same time.
How to Avoid the Worst of the July 4th Traffic
For Americans who will travel by automobile this Independence Day, INRIX, a global mobility analytics company, predicts drivers could face delays as much as four times a normal commute, with Thursday, July 1 the worst day on the roads.
The busiest driving day will be Thursday, but the worst days for travel depend on where you live, AAA says. Most travelers will either leave Thursday between late afternoon and evening or Friday morning. On the tail end of the weekend, most travelers will return home Sunday afternoon. If you can plan on departing earlier or later than these travel windows, you’ll be more likely to avoid starting or ending your holiday getaway stuck in a traffic jam:
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Keep these windows in mind when you’re booking a car rental for a July 4th weekend getaway. Be sure to plan a pickup time that lets you get out of town before the traffic hits.
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