When to avoid the worst LA traffic times this holiday weekend, with expected record-breaking travel, massive bottlenecks
California drivers are advised to avoid heavy traffic during the Memorial Day weekend, especially on Friday evening. A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel, with significant congestion anticipated on major routes. The average price of gasoline in California remains high, further impacting travel plans.
- ▪3.6 million Southern California residents are projected to travel for the long weekend.
- ▪The worst traffic times are expected from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.
- ▪The average price of gasoline in California is $6.143 per gallon, significantly higher than the national average.
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- ▪ Record Memorial Day traffic expected as drivers warned about worst times to travel — Fox News — Latest
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 15:29:56 -0400 |
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Travel When to avoid the worst LA traffic times this holiday weekend, with expected record-breaking travel, massive bottlenecks By Kevin Barr Published May 21, 2026, 3:29 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google California drivers hoping to escape for Memorial Day weekend may want to avoid one nightmare window: Friday evening. A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday, according to AAA, with 39.1 million people expected to drive. In Southern California, 3.6 million residents are projected to head out of town for the long weekend, according to the Auto Club of Southern California, as reported by City News Service.
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