July 4 travel on the weekend: 61.6 million Americans scored to hit the road, says AAA

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A record number of Americans Hit the road During the Independence Day.

AAA expected that 72.2 million travel at least 50 miles or more of the house during the holiday period, which extends from June 28 to July 6. This year’s numbers, an increase of 1.7 million compared to last year and 7 million in 2019.

The majority of them – about 61.6 million people – plan to travel by car, an increase of 2.2 % or 1.3 million passengers compared to 2024, which represents the “highest size ever”, according to AAA.

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AAA expects that 72.2 million travel at least 50 miles or more of the house during the holiday period, which extends from June 28 to July 6. (David Paul Morris / Bloomberg via Getti Imachurs / Getty Pictures)

There will be increases in the gas pump, given the rise in demand, but the summer gas prices are still the slightest it was since 2021 despite the tensions in the Middle East, according to AAA.

As of Thursday, the average cost a Gallon of regular gasoline He sat at $ 3.16, a decrease from $ 3.51 a year ago.

For travelers who pick up car rental, it is expected that July 3 is the most crowded days, according to Hurtz.

There will be increases in the gas pump, given the rise in demand, but the summer gas prices are still the slightest it was since 2021. (David Paul Morris / Bloomberg via Getti Imachurs / Getty Pictures)

Inrix, who provides information in the actual time of parking and traffic parking, said on July 2 and July 6, will be the most crowded days on the road, with the start of the largest number of congestion in the afternoon. To avoid the worst traffic, drivers must hit the road in the morning, according to Inrix, who indicated that construction is broken or A cruel weather can It affects travel times as well.

Summer gas prices have increased in the lowest level in 4 years despite tensions in the Middle East