As Thanksgiving approaches, many will be taking to the roads to spend the holiday with loved ones. While some may opt for air travel, the majority of travelers

MIAMI - Record-breaking travel numbers are expected this Thanksgiving, according to AAA - The Auto Club Group. The auto club predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will hit the skies, roads, tracks and seas. More than 4.5 million in Florida are expected to take a holiday trip.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– AAA has some tips for last minute Thanksgiving travelers. If you have not hit the road yet, it’s best to avoid afternoon traffic, you could head out Thanksgiving morning when traffic might be lighter.

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, AAA forecasts a significant surge in travel. Here are the best and worst times to leave for and after dinner.

AAA predicts that the busiest travel days on the road will be tomorrow and Wednesday, with peak traffic expected between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

AAA says almost 2 million New Jersey residents will travel 50 miles or more for the Thanksgiving holiday. Cheaper gas prices are helping, as the local and national average for a gallon of regular gas is down. In New Jersey, the average price is $2.92 per gallon, 36 cents less than last year at this time.

According to AAA, a record 80 million people are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. Data from INRIX can help you avoid the heaviest traffic. The 2024 Thanksgiving travel period is here.

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