Is the Friday after Thanksgiving a good day to drive?


Is the Friday after Thanksgiving a good day to drive? Best day to return The day after Thanksgiving (Friday): If you can leave the day after Thanksgiving, your best bet is to hit the road at 6 a.m. Avoid traveling around 4 p.m. when traffic is at its worst.


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.


What is the busiest travel day of the year by car?

Thanksgiving travel by road The busiest day on the roads is expected to be Wednesday, Nov. 22, according to transportation analytics company INRIX. Drivers should leave home in the morning or after 6 p.m. to avoid the heaviest traffic, INRIX said.


Is Thanksgiving Day a good day to travel by car?

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.


What is the safest hour to drive?

How to Drive Safely in The Morning. While we're all usually in our rush to get to work in the morning, from a statistical standpoint, morning hours are the best times to drive. The numbers of fatalities from car crashes are the lowest during the time period from 6:00 am until 11:59 am.


What is the busiest travel day in the US?

According to the TSA, the busiest travel days of the year are usually the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after Thanksgiving.