WASHINGTON - Hitting the road this Thanksgiving holiday? You won’t be alone!
AAA estimates over 71 million travelers will drive 50 miles or more from home from the Tuesday before to the Monday after Thanksgiving Day.
The optimal time to start your journey is on Thanksgiving Day when the interstates and highways are generally free of heavy traffic.
For those heading back on Sunday, try to depart early in the morning. If you're returning home on Monday, be prepared for a blend of holiday travelers and regular work commuters on the roads.
Check out this list of the best and worst times to get behind the wheel!
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Thanksgiving holiday travel: Nearly 80 million expected to journey
Nearly 80 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home to their Thanksgiving holiday destinations this year.
Best and Worst Times to Travel by Car this Thanksgiving holiday
Mon, Nov 25
Worst Travel Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Best Travel Time: Before 11:00 AM
Tue, Nov 26
Worst Travel Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Best Travel Time: Before 10:00 AM
Wed, Nov 27
Worst Travel Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Best Travel Time: Before 10:00 AM
Thu, Nov 28 (Thanksgiving Day)
Minimal Traffic Impact Expected
Fri, Nov 29
Worst Travel Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Best Travel Time: After 1:00 PM
Sat, Nov 30
Worst Travel Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best Travel Time: Before 1:00 PM
Sun, Dec 1
Worst Travel Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Best Travel Time: Before 1:00 PM
Mon, Dec 2
Worst Travel Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Best Travel Time: Before 8:00 AM / After 7:00 PM