Is traffic worse on July 4 or July 5?

Is traffic worse on July 4 or July 5? In general, the worst times to travel by car, according to INRIX, are Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday around 1 p.m.; Tuesday, July 4, from noon to 3 p.m.; and Wednesday, July 5, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Is Vegas busy on July 4?

Believe it or not, 4th of July isn't a 'major' Vegas holiday (as opposed to New Years Eve/ Halloween). It will be busy with a lot of people in town since it's a holiday weekend, but certainly wont be as full as the aforementioned holidays.

How can we stay safe driving on 4th of July?

What is the busiest travel day of the year for cars?

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 is the record for July 4th travel?

Around 50.7 million Americans are projected to travel 50 or more miles from home this 4th of July weekend, according to a report by AAA. Those travel metrics would break the previous Independence Day weekend record set in 2019 of 49 million travelers, AAA said.

Is it better to travel on July 4th or 5th?

On July 4, Americans should refrain from driving between 12 and 3 pm, and should actually aim to get in the car before 11 am or after 6 pm. On July 5, it's best to start driving anytime before 2 pm, since the worst times are expected to be those between 3 and 6 pm.

Is the 4th of July a bad day to drive?

Tens of millions of people are hitting the road over the holiday weekend marked by fireworks, parades, barbecues and beach trips. The Fourth of July holiday is typically a chaotic time to travel, as scores of people try to take advantage of an extended weekend.

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 is the heaviest travel day of the year?

The Sunday after Thanksgiving is brutal for airport crowds. Last year, about 83% more people flew on the Sunday after Thanksgiving than on Thanksgiving Day, according to TSA data, making it the busiest travel day of 2022. That same Sunday was also the year's single busiest airport travel day in both 2019 and 2021.

Is it cheaper to travel in July or August?

Book a summer trip. Expedia data shows that August is the cheapest warm-weather month to fly, with average ticket prices nearly 10% lower compared with July. Tickets are also cheaper in August than during the December rush. For the lowest fares on domestic flights, travel in January or February.

Is July a busy time to travel?

Peak Travel Season Centers on Summer Holidays Outside of this area, the peak season for travel in the summer usually includes various holidays, such as: Memorial Day weekend (the last weekend in May) Fourth of July weekend (July 3rd to 5th) Labor Day weekend (first weekend in September)

Is it safer to travel during the day or night?

It doesn't matter whether the road is familiar or not, driving at night is always more dangerous.