AAA projects that 70.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home during the July 4th week, which is a 5% increase from last year and an 8% increase compared to 2019. This includes a record 60.6 million people traveling by car and 5.74 million people flying to their destinations.
A 5 percent increase in travelers is expected from last year, with a total of 70.9 million people projected to travel 50 miles or more during the July 4th holiday week. This includes a record 60.6 million people traveling by car and 5.74 million people flying, marking a 7 percent increase in air travel compared to 2023.
INRIX advises travelers to avoid peak congestion times by leaving in the morning and returning on Monday, July 8, outside of rush-hour traffic. They also recommend monitoring 511 services, local news stations, and traffic apps for real-time road conditions.