If you’re planning to travel for Thanksgiving, get ready. AAA says this year is going to be one of the busiest ever. 😬🚗
They’re expecting just under 82 million people to head out for the holiday:👉 73.3 million driving👉 6 million flying ✈️👉 2.5 million taking buses, trains, and everything else (someone out there is definitely traveling by canoe 🛶).
🚫 Worst Times to Leave
It depends a little on your destination, but in general these are the traffic nightmares:
🔴 Next Tuesday: Noon to 9 PM🔴 Next Wednesday: 11 AM to 8 PM
Yes… basically the entire day. Leave early if you can. Like before-sunrise early. 🌅😅
🚫 Worst Times to Come Home
If you’re trying to return after the holiday:
🔴 Sunday, Nov. 30: 11 AM to 8 PM🔴 Monday, Dec. 1: Noon to 8 PM (extra rough because of regular commuter traffic 🚗🚗🚗)
🟢 Best Day to Drive
Thanksgiving Day itself. Roads are usually clear, vibes are good, and everyone else is already carving turkeys. 🦃✨
🚙 Other Travel Notes
⭐ Hertz says next Wednesday will be the busiest day for rental car pick-ups.⭐ Good news: rental rates are down 15% from last year.⭐ Gas prices should be similar to last Thanksgiving, when the national average was $3.06 per gallon.
So map out your escape plan now — or prepare to spend Thanksgiving yelling at traffic. 😅🛣️