Are highways busy on Thanksgiving Day?

Are highways busy on Thanksgiving Day? Thanksgiving travel by road AAA projects that 55.4 million people will drive 50 miles or farther from home for Thanksgiving -- a 2.3% increase from last year. This marks the third-highest Thanksgiving forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000.

Is Saturday or Sunday after Thanksgiving worse for traffic?

The Sunday after Turkey Day is typically the busiest travel day to return home. Overall, 4.7 million people are expected to fly over Thanksgiving, a 6.6 percent increase compared to 2022.

Is it safe to drive Thanksgiving?

An analysis of national car crashes shows that driving on Black Friday, the shopping day after Thanksgiving, is safer than any other time in November but driving on Thanksgiving itself is much more dangerous.

Is it better to drive the day before Thanksgiving?

For travelers who are taking to the skies, the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving will likely be the busiest — and most expensive — travel days ahead of the holiday, according to AAA. The Sunday after Turkey Day is typically the busiest travel day to return home.

What are the busiest days on the highway?

How to avoid traffic on Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving travel by road Drivers should leave home in the morning or after 6 p.m. to avoid the heaviest traffic, INRIX said. On Sunday, Nov. 26, the worst traffic is forecast to be between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The best time to hit the road will be before noon, according to INRIX.

Where do most people travel during Thanksgiving?

What is the busiest travel day of the year 2023?

TSA is projecting to screen 2.6 million passengers on Tuesday, Nov. 21; 2.7 million passengers on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and 2.9 million passengers on Sunday, Nov. 26, which will likely be the busiest travel day.

What times are roads quietest?

Certain days of the week, specifically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., are likely to have less traffic than others. On the other hand, Fridays are the busiest day of the week.

Is it better to road trip at night or day?

Night driving presents more hazards than driving during the day. Low light decreases visibility, headlight glare can be blinding, and drivers are more likely to be tired and slower to react. These factors make driving at night a challenge, leading to a higher risk of serious accidents.