AAA presents vacation journey suggestions

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — No snow right here to fret about for now.

A document variety of individuals will journey from now till New Year’s Day, because the hustle-and-bustle will proceed for the subsequent a number of days.

But when are the perfect occasions to drive?

The vacation journey rush is hitting throughout the nation, however visitors stayed calm in Hampton Roads. The normal rule is, if it’s essential to hit the roads throughout vacation journey season, head out within the morning.

AAA crunched the information, and stated the subsequent the subsequent 5 days are among the many worst to journey by automobile. From Friday by way of the weekend, they ay the worst occasions to drive are between 11 a.m. and eight p.m.

The finest time to drive?

Any time earlier than 11 a.m.

Minimal visitors is predicted on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Like with all current holidays, AAA is projecting record-breaking visitors volumes this winter vacation season. It thinks 122.4 million Americans will journey at the very least 50 miles from dwelling in the course of the 13-day interval, a 2.2% enhance over final yr.

Experts remind you to place the distractions away and keep further vigilant on the roads — since they’re anticipated to be extra packed.

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