A record-breaking number of people are traveling this Fourth of July. Take a look at these tips and tricks to avoid blowing your fuse before the fireworks do. 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 More than 72 million Americans will travel for Independence Day, with AAA warning of peak traffic times on July 2 and July 6. Experts advise early airport arrival. Here are the best and worst times to hit the road to avoid holiday traffic congestion this July 4th weekend. According to AAA, this 4th of July holiday week will see a record number of people hit the road, and the earlier you can get going, the better. What days are expected to be the busiest for holiday travel? The MassDOT created a travel forecast for the Fourth of July holiday period using the latest traffic data, according to a release from You'll want to plan your Independence Day getaway accordingly to avoid sitting in tons of traffic and instead get straight to the fun. The American Automobile Association (AAA) and INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights, expect Wednesday, July 2 and Sunday, July 6 to be the busiest days on the road. Afternoon hours will be the most congested. Drivers should hit the road in the morning to avoid the worst traffic, but keep in mind construction, crashes, or severe weather could impact travel times. Watch for Before fighting your way through Fourth of July traffic, AAA recommends taking the following precautions: get routine vehicle maintenance done beforehand, and make sure to pack an emergency kit. Here's what to know. How bad will traffic be on the 4th of July? AAA Northeast stated in a release that a record 61.6 million people will travel by car, 1.3 million more road travelers and a 2.2% 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 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. 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 4th of July travel forecast: How to avoid traffic and what to know before flying United expects a record 5 million passengers flying for the Fourth of July. Before fighting your way through Fourth of July traffic, AAA recommends taking the following precautions: get routine vehicle maintenance done beforehand, and make sure to pack an emergency kit. Travel on the July 4th holiday weekend is expected to hit a record with 72.2 million Americans journeying at least 50 miles from home, according to AAA. AAA projects nearly 71 million people will travel over July 4th week setting a new record for the holiday. AAA and MassDOT forecast that Wednesday and Thursday will see the heaviest traffic around Boston, as residents try to "make the most of their July Fourth trips." Best/Worst Times to Drive and Peak Congestion by Metro INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights, expects Wednesday, July 2 and Sunday, July 6 to be the busiest days on the road. Afternoon hours will be the most congested. Drivers should hit the road in the morning to avoid the worst traffic, but keep in mind construction, crashes, or severe weather could impact travel times. Watch A Record-Breaking 72.2 million People Are Traveling Over July 4—Here's How to Avoid Traffic Expert tips for navigating this week's 4th of July travel chaos, on the road and in the skies.
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