Worst time to travel to the Jersey Shore this Memorial Day weekend as travel to hit record highs
This Memorial Day weekend is expected to see record travel numbers, with 39.1 million people traveling by car. Drivers are advised to avoid peak congestion times, particularly on the Garden State Parkway. High gas prices are also a concern, with prices at their highest since summer 2022.
- ▪At least 45 million people are expected to travel this weekend, with over 39 million going by car.
- ▪Traffic is expected to be more than double its usual levels, with significant delays anticipated.
- ▪Drivers are advised to leave before 11:00 a.m. on Friday to avoid heavy congestion.
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World News Worst time to travel to the Jersey Shore this Memorial Day weekend as travel to hit record highs By Ronny Reyes Published May 19, 2026, 1:42 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Don’t be tardy to the party. Drivers heading to the Jersey Shore this Memorial Day weekend may want to hit the road earlier than planned — way earlier. A record-setting 39.1 million people will travel by car this year during the unofficial start of the summer, and drivers are being warned to avoid peak congestion time on the Garden State Parkway, which is set to begin on Friday at 2:15 p.m., according to INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights.
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