The AAA estimates more than 53 million people are expected to travel over the next five days due to the Thanksgiving holiday — a 13% hike from last year. It is advisable to plan ahead to
avoid being stuck in standstill traffic for hours before getting to your final destination.
Is Monday after Thanksgiving a good day to travel?
While not ideal,
Thanksgiving Day is a great day to fly
. Black Friday is also a good day to fly if you can swing a shorter trip. Most people return home the Sunday after Thanksgiving, so aim to fly back on the Saturday or Monday after Turkey Day. If you can wait another day, Tuesday is even better than Monday.
What is the best day to travel by car after Thanksgiving?
| Day Best Time Worst Time | Wednesday After 9 p.m. noon-8 p.m. | Thursday Before 11 a.m. noon-3 p.m. | Friday Before 11 a.m. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. | Saturday Before noon 2 p.m.-7 p.m. |
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Is traffic worse on Thanksgiving or the day after?
INRIX’s advice for travelers: leave early
INRIX found
traffic delays nationwide are expected to be about 40% higher than normal over Thanksgiving
.
Is Friday after Thanksgiving a big travel day?
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said
Friday was the single busiest air travel day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020
, as it screened 2.24 million travelers.
What are the busiest travel days after Thanksgiving 2021?
According to TSA officials,
Sunday
is predicted to be one of the busiest travel days of the year as people return from their holiday trips.
Is the Sunday after Thanksgiving a bad day to drive?
The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27) before 6:00 a.m. is the best day and time to return from your Thanksgiving trip.
Saturday and Sunday (November 28 and 29) late afternoon are the worst days and times to return from your Thanksgiving road trip.
When should I leave to avoid traffic?
The best time to leave to avoid traffic on a long drive is
early in the morning before 6 am
. When traveling by car you should aim to avoid rush hour congestion by aiming to start your road trip first thing in the morning. Aim to be out of the city and on the highway before 7 am to avoid unwanted delays.
What day is traffic the worst?
So, which day of the week has the worst traffic?
Friday
takes the prize hands down. Looking back to 2020, the TomTom Technology data showed every month of the year with Friday, specifically between four and six pm, being at a standstill in many major cities across the world.
What are the worst travel days around Thanksgiving?
According to AAA, the worst time to travel during Thanksgiving week is between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday; 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday; 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday; and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
What are the busiest travel days for Christmas 2021?
Most Popular Travel Days for Christmas in 2021
As of September 9, 2021, the most popular travel day before Christmas is
Wednesday, December 22
, and the most popular travel day after Christmas is Tuesday, December 28. Again, travelers are likely taking advantage of work-from-home policies to travel more flexibly.
What are the busiest travel days of the week?
Weekends in General
Typically, flights are more expensive and airports more crowded on
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays
as weekend and long-weekend trips are the most common for business and pleasure travelers.
What will be the busiest travel day for Christmas?
“For example, in 2019, the busiest day for domestic travel was Saturday, Dec. 21, whereas last year it was Wednesday, Dec. 23, given [that] Christmas fell on a Friday.” KAYAK’s historical booking data for international travel marks the Friday before Christmas as the busiest day to fly, which is
Dec. 24
this year.
What time is traffic the worst on Thanksgiving?
The worst time to be on the road on Wednesday is going to be
between 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
The best time to leave is after 9 p.m.
Is it safe to drive for Thanksgiving?
The most dangerous day to drive on during Thanksgiving week is Thanksgiving Day itself
. The highest number of fatal crashes occur from 6-7 p.m. on Thanksgiving, likely when many people are done with dinner and leave their functions. That hour averages 94 crashes nationwide.
Is it better to drive on Thanksgiving Day or the day before?
The Best—and Worst—Times to Drive During Thanksgiving Week
To avoid slowdowns,
aim to leave before noon on the day before Thanksgiving or on Thanksgiving Day, if your schedule allows
.
What day of the week has least traffic?
Mondays and Fridays
usually have a little lower traffic demands due to flexible work or school schedules and people taking an extra day off for an extended weekend. “Those days with higher traffic demands also mean a higher likelihood for stalls and accidents, both of which cause increased congestion.”
Is Christmas day a good day to travel by car?
Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, is going to be the best day to hit the road
. Most travelers have arrived at their destination by this time after enduring the often grueling traffic of Christmas Eve.
How long should you drive in a day?
How Long Can You Safely Drive a Day? A good rule of thumb is to expect to safely drive
8 hours
each day of your road trip. 8-hours a day is less than the 10 hours a day regulation that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires passenger-carrying drivers to follow.
