Over 100 million people are expected to hit the roads during the the holidays, which will cause traffic congestion all over the United States. According the Inrix, a traffic analytics company, this is a 34% increase over last year, but still not up to 2019 levels.
Inrix’s study stated that travel between Christmas and New Year’s (27th and 28th) are the days to avoid. Also, they suggest leaving early to avoid the midday traffic push.
Below are the days and time to avoid according Inrix:
-Dec 23: Best time is after 7 p.m., worst time is between noon and 6 p.m.
-Dec. 24: Best time is before 1 p.m., worst time is between 2 and 6 p.m.
-Dec 25: Minimal congestion expectedDec. 26: Best time is before noon, worst time is between 1 and 7 p.m.
-Dec. 27: Best time is before 1 p.m., worst time is between 5 and 6 p.m.
-Dec. 28: Best time is before noon, worst time is between 1 and 7 p.m.
-Dec. 29: Best time is before 11 a.m., worst time is between 1 and 7 p.m.
-Dec. 30: Best time is before noon, worst time is between 1 and 7 p.m.
-Dec. 31: Best time is before 1 p.m. or after 5 p.m., worst time is between 2 and 4 p.m.
-Jan. 1: Minimal congestion expected
-Jan. 2: Best time is before 1 p.m., worst time is between 2 and 6 p.m.
It looks like Christmas day and New Year’s day are the best days to travel. If you are going to travel by car this year be sure to buckle up and put your phone down. I hope everyone reaches their destination safely.
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