CLEVELAND — With AAA projecting 79.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home for the Thanksgiving holiday -- and that number includes a record-breaking 71.7 million who are expected to travel on the roads.
AAA says this increase includes 1.3 million additional travelers on the roads when compared to last year.
BEST / WORST TRAFFIC TIMES
But what is the best and worst time for your road trip? Here’s what AAA is saying drivers should expect nationwide…
Monday, Nov. 25
- Worst travel time: 1-5 p.m.
- Best travel time: Before 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 26
- Worst travel time: 1-7 p.m.
- Best travel time: Before 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
- Worst travel time: 1-5 p.m.
- Best travel time: Before 10 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 28: Thanksgiving
- Minimal traffic impact expected
Friday, Nov. 29
- Worst travel time: 7-10 a.m.
- Best travel time: After 1 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 30
- Worst travel time: 4-8 p.m.
- Best travel time: Before 1 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 1
- Worst travel time: 12-6 p.m.
- Best travel time: Before 1 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 2
- Worst travel time: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Best travel time: Before 8 a.m. / after 7 p.m.
TAKING A FLIGHT
For those who are flying to their destination this Thanksgiving, TSA is predicting a record-setting travel period with 18.3 million people expected to be screened in U.S. airports from Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.
This marks a 6% increase from last year.
TOP TRAVEL DESTINATIONS THIS YEAR
Where are all of these travelers going for the Thanksgiving holiday?
"The common theme among the top 10 domestic destinations is warm weather," according to AAA. "Four Florida cities are on the list because of their beaches, theme parks and cruise ports."
Here's a list of the top 10 destinations in the United States based on AAA booking data from Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.
- Orlando
- Miami
- Fort Lauderdale
- New York City
- Anaheim / Los Angeles
- Tampa
- Honolulu
- San Francisco
- Las Vegas
- Atlanta
