Memorial Day travel set to hit fresh record: Here’s what you need to know
This Memorial Day weekend is projected to be the busiest travel holiday in years, with around 45 million Americans expected to travel. Driving remains the most popular mode of transportation, with nearly 87% of travelers opting for road trips despite higher gas prices. Major metro areas are likely to experience significant traffic delays, particularly on Thursday and Friday afternoons.
- ▪AAA estimates that approximately 39.1 million people will travel by car this weekend, slightly above last year's figures.
- ▪Travelers should prepare for heavy traffic, especially on Thursday and Friday afternoons, with significant delays expected in major metro areas.
- ▪The national average price for gasoline has risen to $4.515 per gallon, the highest since summer 2022.
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This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the busiest travel holiday in years, with millions of people hitting the roads and airports to commence the unofficial start of summer. AAA projects that roughly 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over Memorial Day weekend, surpassing last year’s numbers and setting a new high for holiday travel demand. Recommended Stories Hantavirus outbreak leaves three dead on cruise ship, but ‘no need to panic’ Missouri Rep. Sam Graves withdraws plans for 2026 reelection bid Control tower at Newark airport outside NYC evacuated over burning smell Millions expected on the roads Driving remains the most popular option for holiday travelers, accounting for nearly 87% of all Memorial Day trips.
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