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With tens of millions of Americans set to travel ahead<\/a> of Memorial Day weekend, traffic may be unavoidable \u2014 but sitting in the worst of it doesn’t have to be.<\/p>\n

The American Automobile Association (AAA) recently released its projections for Memorial Day travel<\/a>, finding that 45 million Americans are likely to travel at least 50 miles from home between May 21 and May 25, according to a release.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“This year\u2019s domestic travel forecast is slightly higher than last year and sets a new Memorial Day weekend record with 39.1 million people traveling by car and 3.66 million expected to fly to their destinations,” the statement said.<\/p>\n

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“While gas prices are higher than last Memorial Day weekend, average ticket prices for flights are lower than last year for those who booked early.”<\/p>\n

The projection of 39.1 million people traveling by car<\/a> comes as Americans pay the highest gas prices since summer 2022, AAA said.<\/p>\n

Using data from the transportation analytics company INRIX, AAA said the heaviest congestion will hit between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, and Friday, May 22.<\/p>\n

Afternoon traffic on Monday, May 25, will likely be especially congested between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

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That congestion also increases the risk of crashes, AAA said.<\/p>\n

“Many drivers\u00a0[will] navigate unfamiliar routes outside of their\u00a0normal commuting patterns,” the release said.<\/p>\n

“This stresses the importance of\u00a0getting a good night’s rest before a road trip,\u00a0planning\u00a0your\u00a0route\u00a0ahead of time,\u00a0and\u00a0driving undistracted and sober.”<\/p>\n

INRIX and AAA predict minimal traffic after 9 p.m. on Thursday, before 11 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and before 10 a.m. on Monday.<\/p>\n

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Sunday is expected to see the lightest traffic overall, according to AAA and INRIX.<\/p>\n

INRIX used GPS data, navigation apps, roadside sensors and historical traffic trends to forecast congestion and travel delays.<\/p>\n

The forecast is that rental car<\/a> pick-up lines will also be packed.<\/p>\n

“For travelers who are renting cars\u00a0over Memorial Day weekend, AAA car rental partner\u00a0Hertz\u00a0says\u00a0Thursday and Friday are\u00a0expected to be the busiest pick-up days,” the statement said.<\/p>\n

“The top five markets with the highest demand\u00a0are\u00a0Orlando, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver and Boston.”<\/p>\n

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Fox News Digital reached out to AAA for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/travel\/record-memorial-day-traffic-expected-drivers-warned-worst-times-travel <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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