When To Travel This Memorial Day: Best Vs Worst Times
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and with many people hitting the road or heading off on trips, here’s a look at the best and worst times to travel. According to AAA, the time you choose to hit the road could determine how stressful your holiday is. AAA and transportation data service INRIX discovered that the worst day to travel is Friday. However, if you prefer to make the most of the long weekend, it’s best to travel in the morning or after 6pm, but expect delays. As for Memorial Day itself, traffic is expected to be busy between 12pm and 3pm, with delays expected between 4pm and 6pm the day after. The ideal time to travel is Thursday before midday but when heading home, do so Sunday, before 10am. With over 42.3 million people expected to take a trip on Memorial Day weekend, plan ahead to make the most of your weekend.
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Millions of travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, even as households grapple with higher energy costs.
