Wednesday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days, according to data from private analysis agency INRIX, and a recent AAA report recommends leaving early in the morning or after 6pm to avoid crowds. There is. Traffic is expected to be heavy on Saturday and Sunday after the holiday, so drivers are advised to hit the roads by noon to avoid crowds.
“The day before Thanksgiving is notorious for being one of the busiest days on our roads,” INRIX transportation analyst Bob Picheux said in the AAA report. “Travelers should expect long delays, especially in and around major metros.”
Severe congestion is expected in some large cities, with average travel times potentially increasing by more than 80% of normal times, according to AAA. Los Angeles, Seattle and Washington, D.C. are expected to be the busiest. But the report says drivers may be paying less for gas than last year, down from a peak of $3.87 in August.