Record number of travelers expected for July 4th weekend

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AAA projects nearly 51 million Americans will travel over the weekend, setting a record high.

The weekend to officially kick off the summer is here, and so are new record numbers., setting a record high number that jumps 3.7 percent compared to 2022.AAA also estimates Friday will be the busiest of the weekend, with average travel times nearly 30 percent above normal.

"Commuters are going to mix with holiday travelers," said AAA spokesperson Robert Sinclair, before adding, "you have to remember New York is a top destination. So you have a lot of people leaving, a lot of people coming here, it's going to be very busy."

 

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