What is the best time to drive before Thanksgiving?
What is the best time to drive before Thanksgiving? Wednesday, Nov. 22, is predicted to be the busiest day for motor vehicle travel. INRIX, a travel data company, said average travel times on the roads could be as high as 88% over normal travel times. The service said commuters should leave early in the morning or after 6 p.m. to avoid heaviest traffic hours.
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.
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 is the best time to drive on holidays?
Generally, the best times to travel are before 2 p.m. and after 8 p.m.
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.
Why is Thanksgiving travel so expensive?
Rising jet fuel prices, fewer scheduled flights, and pent-up travel demand have all contributed to the higher prices, Hopper said.
Is November best time to travel?
November may seem like an inconvenient time to vacation due to Thanksgiving at the end of the month, but there are benefits to traveling at the end of the fall shoulder season. Crowds at popular destinations are a thing of the past, and hotel rates are often brilliantly low.