Low gas prices expected to fuel record-breaking 2024 Thanksgiving travel week

AAA predicts nearly 80 million people will travel 50 miles or more during Thanksgiving, an increase of 1.7 million from last year. Most will travel by car, with roads busiest on the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday and Monday after.

How many people does AAA expect to travel at least 50 miles during Thanksgiving?

By how much has the number of travelers increased compared to last year?

What is the most common mode of transportation for travelers during Thanksgiving?

On which days are the roads expected to be most crowded for Thanksgiving travel?

What are the specific days after Thanksgiving when travel is expected to be busy?