What are the worst traffic days around Thanksgiving?
What are the worst traffic days around 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.
When should we 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.
What weekday has the least traffic?
Mondays and Fridays usually have a little lower traffic demands due to flexible work or school schedules and people taking an extra day off for an extended weekend.
What is the best day to travel by car for Thanksgiving?
The best times to travel during the peak Thanksgiving period are on Wednesday morning and Sunday morning, AAA says. “I'm always a big fan of leaving on Thanksgiving morning itself,” said Diaz of AAA. “The roads are certainly clearer on Thursday morning.”
Is traffic worse on Fridays or Saturdays?
Traffic tends to be worse on Fridays for several reasons: Commuters leaving early for the weekend: Many people choose to leave work early on Fridays to start their weekend activities. This creates more traffic on the roads during peak hours.