Thanksgiving journey locations 2025: Florida tops listing

AAA tasks 81.8 million folks will journey for Thanksgiving this yr — essentially the most on document — with Orlando and New York City among the many hottest locations.

A document variety of persons are anticipated to hit the street and take to the skies this Thanksgiving, cementing the vacation’s status because the busiest journey week of the yr.

AAA tasks that 81.8 million folks will journey between Tuesday, Nov. 25, and Monday, Dec. 1, about 1.6 million greater than final yr.

“Expect big crowds,” Aixa Diaz, Media Relations Manager at AAA, advised AccuWeather in an interview. “We say it every holiday season, but the holidays are a time when most people want to get away and get together.”

“Airports are going to be packed. You have to give yourself plenty of time,” Diaz stated. “Be mindful of how are you getting to the airport. Sometimes there’s traffic going into the airport, so don’t just think long TSA lines. Also, think of the traffic ahead of time, but also think about how early you’re leaving.”

While most vacationers are planning journeys to see household and buddies, others are making the most of the lengthy weekend to hunt out a particular sort of climate.

“Most people are looking for a little bit of warmth if they do want to get away and take a big trip,” Diaz advised AccuWeather. “So Florida’s at the top of the list.”

Four of the 5 hottest U.S. locations are in Florida, with Orlando topping the listing, adopted by Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa. Orlando’s climate sometimes options highs within the mid-70s and comfy evenings within the 50s — a far cry from the early-winter chill that grips a lot of the nation. The state additionally has distinctive choices for vacation vacationers.

“Florida is the most popular domestic destination, thanks to the area’s theme parks and cruise ports,” AAA said in a press release.

New York City is the coldest location on AAA’s listing, with a median excessive temperature on Thanksgiving Day close to 50 levels. However, the town hosts the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of many vacation’s most iconic occasions that attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators every year.

Experts suggest hitting the street early within the day to keep away from the worst congestion, which generally builds within the afternoon and night. Air vacationers ought to examine flight standing earlier than leaving for the airport and permit further time for safety traces and potential climate delays.

The heaviest return journey is anticipated on Sunday, Nov. 30, when hundreds of thousands head dwelling to wrap up the lengthy weekend. Those driving ought to guarantee their automobiles are prepared for a protracted journey and regulate the AccuWeather forecast to remain forward of the climate.

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