AAA Expects More Than 72 Million Travelers For America 250 Holiday
2 weeks ago
More than 72 million Americans are expected to travel for the America 250 Fourth of July holiday, according to AAA, making it one of the busiest Independence Day travel periods on record.
The travel surge comes just days before nationwide celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
AAA estimates more than 61 million people will travel by car, while about 5.9 million are expected to fly. Another 4.9 million travelers are projected to take trains, buses, or other forms of transportation.
There is some good news for motorists heading into the holiday. The national average price for regular gasoline has fallen to about $3.92 per gallon, down from roughly $4.51 a month ago.
The decline follows easing oil prices and improving energy market conditions after recent tensions in the Middle East.
Travel experts encourage drivers and flyers to plan ahead, expect heavier traffic near major cities and airports, and allow extra time as millions of Americans head out to celebrate America 250 events taking place across all 50 states.
The travel surge comes just days before nationwide celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
AAA estimates more than 61 million people will travel by car, while about 5.9 million are expected to fly. Another 4.9 million travelers are projected to take trains, buses, or other forms of transportation.
There is some good news for motorists heading into the holiday. The national average price for regular gasoline has fallen to about $3.92 per gallon, down from roughly $4.51 a month ago.
The decline follows easing oil prices and improving energy market conditions after recent tensions in the Middle East.
Travel experts encourage drivers and flyers to plan ahead, expect heavier traffic near major cities and airports, and allow extra time as millions of Americans head out to celebrate America 250 events taking place across all 50 states.
