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AAA Northeast is predicting a “record-setting 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles” over the vacation weekend.

Of these vacationers, 39.1 million are anticipated to drive and three.66 million are anticipated to fly.

“Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and for most Americans, it’s a three-day weekend,” Mark Schieldrop, senior spokesperson for AAA Northeast stated in a press launch. “Despite higher fuel prices, many people continue to prioritize leisure travel during holiday breaks.”

Here’s a breakdown of expected holiday travel this Memorial Day weekend.

How are folks anticipated to journey over Memorial Day?

AAA Northeast broke down the journey strategies.

• By automobile: AAA initiatives 39.1 million folks will journey by automobile over Memorial Day weekend, a slight bounce over final 12 months. Driving is the preferred technique to journey, accounting for 87% of vacationers.
• By air: AAA initiatives 3.66 million vacationers will take home flights over Memorial Day weekend, one other small enhance over final 12 months. In whole, it 8% of all anticipated vacationers.
• By different modes: Travel by different modes is anticipated to extend by 5%, with 2.2 million folks touring by bus, prepare or cruise, based on AAA Northeast.