Fourth of July weekend expected to see record travelers. Here’s how to avoid traffic
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Fourth of July weekend expected to see record travelers. Here’s how to avoid traffic
AAA Northeast is projecting that 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period. That’s an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019. Wednesday, July 2, and Sunday, July 6, are expected to be the busiest days on the road, according to INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights. AAA recommends getting routine vehicle maintenance ahead of your trip and packing an emergency kit and a spare set of keys for your car. The number of people traveling by air is also projected to set a record, with 5.84 million travelers expected to fly to their destinations, “a 1.4% increase”
AAA Northeast is projecting that 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28, to Sunday, July 6.
That’s an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019.
“Summertime is one of the busiest travel seasons, and July Fourth falling on a Friday creates a long weekend that many are taking advantage of,” Mark Schieldrop, Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast, said in a written statement. “Following Memorial Day’s record forecast, AAA is seeing strong demand for road trips and air travel over Independence Day week.”
Here’s what to know.
How bad will traffic be on the 4th of July?
AAA Northeast stated in a release that a record 61.6 million people will travel by car, 1.3 million more road travelers and a 2.2% increase compared to last year.
For travelers renting cars, AAA car rental partner Hertz says Thursday, July 3, is expected to be the busiest day to pick up vehicles.
A release stated that, “last July Fourth week, AAA responded to nearly 700,000 emergency roadside assistance calls for issues like dead batteries and flat tires. AAA recommends getting routine vehicle maintenance ahead of your trip and packing an emergency kit.”
What days are expected to be the busiest for driving this 4th of July?
Wednesday, July 2, and Sunday, July 6, are expected to be the busiest days on the road, according to INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights.
“With afternoon hours predicted to be the most congested, drivers are encouraged to hit the road in the morning to avoid the worst anticipated traffic,” according to AAA Northeast.
How many people are traveling by plane?
The number of people traveling by air is also projected to set a record, according to AAA Northeast, which noted that 5.84 million travelers are expected to fly to their destinations, “a 1.4% increase over the previous record set last year.”
AAA Northeast stated that “round-trip domestic flights cost 4% more than last year.”
What about other means of travel?
About 4.78 million people will travel by bus, train or cruise, a 7.4% increase from last year, according to AAA Northeast.
“Cruising is leading this category, particularly at this time of year, when Alaska cruise season is in full swing,” according to a release.
What are this year’s top destinations for 4th of July?
Alaska cruises are in peak season, Florida and Hawaii are in high demand for their resorts and attractions, and New York and Boston host two of the most popular fireworks shows in the nation.
According to AAA Northeast, other popular domestic destinations include:
Orlando, Florida
Seattle, Washington
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Honolulu, Hawaii
Denver Colorado
Miami, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
What about popular international destinations?
According to AAA Northeast, some of them include Vancouver, Canada; Rome, Italy; Paris, France; Barcelona, Spain; Dublin, Ireland; and Athens, Greece.
Fourth of July weekend expected to see record travelers. Here’s how to avoid traffic
AAA Northeast is projecting that 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period. That’s an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019. Wednesday, July 2, and Sunday, July 6, are expected to be the busiest days on the road, according to INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights. AAA recommends getting routine vehicle maintenance ahead of your trip and packing an emergency kit and a spare set of keys for your car. The number of people traveling by air is also projected to set a record, with 5.84 million travelers expected to fly to their destinations, “a 1.4% increase”
AAA Northeast is projecting that 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28, to Sunday, July 6.
That’s an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019.
“Summertime is one of the busiest travel seasons, and July Fourth falling on a Friday creates a long weekend that many are taking advantage of,” Mark Schieldrop, Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast, said in a written statement. “Following Memorial Day’s record forecast, AAA is seeing strong demand for road trips and air travel over Independence Day week.”
Here’s what to know.
How bad will traffic be on the 4th of July?
AAA Northeast stated in a release that a record 61.6 million people will travel by car, 1.3 million more road travelers and a 2.2% increase compared to last year.
For travelers renting cars, AAA car rental partner Hertz says Thursday, July 3, is expected to be the busiest day to pick up vehicles.
A release stated that, “last July Fourth week, AAA responded to nearly 700,000 emergency roadside assistance calls for issues like dead batteries and flat tires. AAA recommends getting routine vehicle maintenance ahead of your trip and packing an emergency kit.”
What days are expected to be the busiest for driving this 4th of July?
Wednesday, July 2, and Sunday, July 6, are expected to be the busiest days on the road, according to INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights.
“With afternoon hours predicted to be the most congested, drivers are encouraged to hit the road in the morning to avoid the worst anticipated traffic,” according to AAA Northeast.
How many people are traveling by plane?
The number of people traveling by air is also projected to set a record, according to AAA Northeast, which noted that 5.84 million travelers are expected to fly to their destinations, “a 1.4% increase over the previous record set last year.”
AAA Northeast stated that “round-trip domestic flights cost 4% more than last year.”
What about other means of travel?
About 4.78 million people will travel by bus, train or cruise, a 7.4% increase from last year, according to AAA Northeast.
“Cruising is leading this category, particularly at this time of year, when Alaska cruise season is in full swing,” according to a release.
What are this year’s top destinations for 4th of July?
Alaska cruises are in peak season, Florida and Hawaii are in high demand for their resorts and attractions, and New York and Boston host two of the most popular fireworks shows in the nation.
According to AAA Northeast, other popular domestic destinations include:
Orlando, Florida
Seattle, Washington
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Honolulu, Hawaii
Denver Colorado
Miami, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
What about popular international destinations?
According to AAA Northeast, some of them include Vancouver, Canada; Rome, Italy; Paris, France; Barcelona, Spain; Dublin, Ireland; and Athens, Greece.