AAA projects this year’s domestic travel forecast to be an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019 with 72.2 million people expected to travel at least 50 miles from home.

61.6 million people will do so by car, a 2.2% increase over last year, and the highest volume on record with an additional 1.3 million road travelers compared to 2024.

AAA recommends getting routine vehicle maintenance ahead of your trip and packing an emergency kit. Last July 4th week, their crews responded to nearly 700,000 emergency roadside assistance calls.

Drivers are getting a big break at the pump, paying about 40 cents less a gallon than they were this time last year.

The number of people heading to the airports is also projected to set a new record. AAA expects 5.84 million travelers will fly to their destinations, a 1.4% increase over the previous record set last Independence Day week of 5.76 million air travelers.