Sources indicate that this year’s Fourth of July travel numbers could be the highest ever recorded. AAA reports that up to 44.2 million Americans plan to travel at least 50 miles this year, resulting in a travel boom that’s sure to clog highways with traffic and pack restaurants, bars, and fireworks shows with people. The numbers indicated a 3% increase from last year, or almost a million more travelers.
Of the 44 million travelers setting out this weekend, the vast majority plan on driving. 38 million are expected to drive between Friday, June 30th and Tuesday, July 4th, creating heightened risk for gridlock traffic conditions. 3.5 million will fly, congesting airports around the country slightly more than normal. The remainder are expected to take buses, trains, or boats to their destinations.
Experts at AAA provide a number of reasons for the jump in Independence Day travel, mainly citing strong employment and rising incomes encouraging many to get away for the weekend. Historically low summer gas prices are also a contributing factor, with the national average around $2.28 per gallon, four cents cheaper than last year.
AAA spokeswoman Tamara Johnson offers some useful advice: “It’s going to be crowded and travelers should definitely make sure that they’re planning ahead.” She recommends leaving earlier than usual for your trip and even traveling on the actual holiday itself.
With a busy weekend in store from Hawaii to Maine, if you plan on traveling you’ll likely experience some speedbumps along the way. Early preparation is key, and can spare you from greater stress while getting to your destination. Here’s how you can make your Fourth of July travel experience a breeze:
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