“Summertime is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, and July 4th is one of the most popular times to get away,” said Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel. “Summertime is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, and July 4th is one of the most popular times to get away,” said Stacey Barber, Vice President of AAA Travel. “Following If you’re planning to take a trip for the Fourth of July weekend, get ready for busy airports and roads. AAA projects 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or farther from home over the A record 72.2 million domestic travelers are expected to travel in the U.S. during the July 4 weekend, according to AAA. This marks the highest number ever recorded for this holiday period. What is the busiest air travel day this season? Sunday, July 6, is expected to set a new TSA record with 2.9 million travelers passing through airport security. 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 A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel during the Independence Day weekend, with 61.6 million by car, marking the highest volume ever recorded, according to AAA. 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 is expecting record-breaking travel for Fourth of July weekend. Nearly 71 million people are expected to travel by car or plane for Independence Day plans. Traffic projections show the best and worst times to get on the road. Last year, the busiest day for Fourth of July air travel was also the Friday ahead of the holiday, TSA data shows. If past trends hold, travel will likely be higher on the days before and after the Fourth — particularly closer to the weekend. The Fourth of July marks the peak of summer travel. Here are the best and worst times to avoid traffic. Here are the days that are expected to be the busiest. According to AAA projections, more than 70.9 million people plan to travel 50 miles or more for the week of July 4. 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% Thursday, July 3, will be the busiest day to leave for the holiday, according to Hopper and Expedia. Tuesday, July 8, will be the least busy and most affordable day to fly home, Expedia found. 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 The Pennsylvania Turnpike anticipates 685,000 travelers on Thursday, marking the busiest travel day of the July Fourth holiday weekend. July 3 is expected to be the busiest travel day, it says. United reports the top domestic destinations are Orlando, Seattle, and Boston. International bookings are up by around 6 percent compared to last year, with top destinations including London, Frankfurt, and Cancun. This year AAA projects that 61.6 million people will travel by car over the holiday weekend. That's a 2.2% increase over last year, or an additional 1.3 million road travelers compared to 2024. It's the highest volume on record, according to AAA. Most of those people are hitting the road between Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, July 6. July Fourth falls on a Thursday this year, and many travelers will likely take Friday off to extend their trip into a four-day weekend. A record 72.2 million Americans are projected to travel for the 2025 Independence Day weekend. The busiest travel days are expected between Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, July 6.
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