Holiday Travel Forecast: Record Number of Travelers Expected, Tips to Avoid Traffic
AAA projects a record-breaking 115.2 million travelers between Dec. 23 and New Year's Day, with 90% of them traveling by car. Driving times may take up to 20% longer, especially in major metro areas like Denver, Minneapolis, and Washington, D.C. The best times to travel are on Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day, while the worst times are on Dec. 23, Dec. 27, Dec. 28, Dec. 29, and Dec. 30. To avoid traffic, use traffic apps, local DOT notifications, and 511 services. Gas prices this holiday season will be the same or lower than last year.