Record Memorial Day traffic expected as drivers warned about worst times to travel
AAA projects a record 39.1 million Americans will travel by car during the Memorial Day weekend. The highest traffic congestion is expected on May 21 and 22, particularly between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Despite high gas prices, flight ticket prices are reportedly lower than last year for early bookings.
- ▪AAA estimates that 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home between May 21 and May 25.
- ▪The projected number of travelers by car is higher than last year, setting a new Memorial Day weekend record.
- ▪Traffic congestion is expected to peak between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.
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Travel Record Memorial Day traffic expected as drivers warned about worst times to travel AAA projects 39.1 million will drive and over 3.5 million will fly between May 21 and May 25 By Andrea Margolis Fox News Published May 21, 2026 3:34pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Robot parade brings traffic to a halt People in San Francisco were left speechless as a parade of humanoid robots took the streets and tried to cross a busy intersection. The robots were seen wobbling through the crosswalk as confused drivers and stunned pedestrians gathered to watch.
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