Travel Record 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically July 4th Week Independence Day trips are up 2.4% over last year; road trips and flights setting new records NEW YORK (PIX11) – Around 72 million people in the U.S. are expected to travel during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, according to AAA. For people driving 50 or more miles for the holiday News; Fourth of July 2025: Travel forecast and best times to hit the road, according to experts. Published: Jul. 02, 2025, 11:49 a.m. Keep reading to find out when you should travel for the 4th of July to avoid the worst of the traffic, and which times are the best for getting to and from your destination. Best Time to Travel: Before Noon. Thursday, July 3 Worst Time to Travel: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Best Time to Travel: Before Noon. Friday, July 4 Worst Time to Travel: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Best Time to Travel: Before Noon. Saturday, July 5 Worst Time to Travel: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Best Time to Travel: Before 11:00 am. Sunday, July 6 Worst Time to The Fourth of July marks the peak of summer travel. Here are the best and worst times to avoid traffic. Skipping the US Travel 2025 🌴 This country's safest A spotlight on America WSDOT will not publish Fourth of July holiday travel charts this year, due to a lack of historical hourly vehicle volume data. The last time July 4 fell on a Friday was more than a decade ago and under standard state retention laws that data was deleted. Travel forecasts typically rely on a mix of current traffic conditions and past patterns. AAA recommends driving in the mornings to avoid peak traffic congestion. Planning to travel for the upcoming July 4th holiday? You're not alone. A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to What are the best, worst times to drive? According to transportation data provider Inrix, July 2 and July 6 are expected to be the busiest driving days. Best and worst times to travel during the Fourth of July weekend Traffic congestion will be highest on July 2 and July 6, experts say The agency stated that drivers should expect increased volumes of traffic for the holiday period. “Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the summer,” Highway A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel domestically for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Driving remains the most popular mode of transportation, but air travel is also expected Buckle up: Your Fourth of July road trip may be a long ride—at least according to AAA, which expects 70.9 million people to travel 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday 4th of July record-breaking travel forecast: Where storms, traffic and crowds are expected to hit hardest Experts say to expect record-breaking amounts of travelers this July Fourth, and severe A record number of drivers will hit the road this Fourth of July travel period in America, according to a AAA report. AAA predicts 61.6 million people will travel by car this Fourth of July travel Record-high travel numbers are possible this Fourth of July holiday. Here's what to know before you head to the airport or hit the highway: According to Expedia, Saturday, June 29, will be the busiest day in the airports before the Fourth of July. According to Going, airfare during the Fourth of July week runs slightly higher than the rest of the summer because of travel demand. Still, summer ticket prices overall are down 7% from last year. WSDOT warned travelers to expect delays and carve out extra travel time. Traffic is going to be heavier on Thursday and on Friday, the Fourth of July, while people head to their Independence Day More than 72 million Americans are expected to travel domestically for July Fourth, according to AAA. Here are the best times to beat the holiday traffic. Here’s how to avoid traffic and crowds this July 4, whether you’re traveling by car, plane, train, or cruise ship. The vast majority of travelers this Independence Day will be heading out on a
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