43.8 million people are projected to travel 50 miles or more during Memorial Day weekend, a 4% increase from last year, with 38.4 million traveling by car.
43.8 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more from their homes during the Memorial Day weekend, an increase of about 4% from last year and nearly matching the 2005 record of 44 million travelers. AAA predicts 38.4 million will travel by car, the highest number since 2000, with an average gas price of around $3.57. Airline travel is projected to increase by 5% over last year.
May 19, 2024
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