45M expected to hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend — avoid traffic if you leave by key times
Memorial Day Weekend is expected to see a record 45 million Americans traveling by car. Despite high gas prices, 87% of travelers will choose driving as their mode of transport. To avoid heavy traffic, travelers are advised to leave during specific times, particularly after 9 p.m. on Thursday and before 10 a.m. on Monday.
- ▪AAA projects that 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day.
- ▪A record 39.1 million travelers will be driving, despite the highest gas prices since summer 2022.
- ▪The worst traffic congestion is expected on Thursday and Friday between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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Travel 45M expected to hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend — avoid traffic if you leave by key times By Brooke Steinberg Published May 19, 2026, 9:51 a.m. ET Memorial Day Weekend is expected to see a record-setting number of people traveling by car this year. Getty Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Memorial Day is quickly approaching, and it’s set to be a big travel day. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that a total of 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day, between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 25. Of the 45 million Americans traveling this holiday, a record-setting 39.1 million will travel by car, signaling a slight increase from last year.
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