The Best and Worst Times to Travel Over Labor Day Weekend, According to AAA
Holiday weekends are always a popular time to travel, which means they also create some of the worst traffic jams, and Labor Day 2024 is expected to be no exception. According to transport company INRIX and experts AAA, congestion will be worse for commuters this year ahead of the long weekend, and you likely won’t get anywhere quickly on Thursday and Friday evenings or at any point during the holidays themselves.
In a press release, INRIX transportation analyst Bob Pichu recommended travelers monitor traffic apps, local news stations and 511 traveler information to avoid the worst of the congestion, but you may also want to base your arrival and departure times on the predicted best and most convenient time. worst times to drive.
The best and worst times to drive over Labor Day weekend 2024
Based on data from INRIX , AAA predicts the following times will be the best and worst times for road travel this Labor Day weekend:
Thursday, August 29
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Worst time: 13:00–19:30.
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Best time: before 11 am.
Friday, August 30
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Worst time: 14-18 hours.
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Best time: before noon or after 19:00.
Saturday, August 31
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Worst time: 8–11 am.
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Best time: afternoon.
Sunday, September 1
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Worst time: 14–20:00.
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Best time: before noon.
Monday, September 2
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Worst time: 11:00–20:00.
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Best time: before 10 am.
Tuesday, September 3
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Worst time: 8am – noon.
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Best time: after 13:00.
While these are the best and worst times to travel on the roads on average, peak congestion will vary across the metro area. For example, New York City drivers can expect a 40% increase in traffic early Friday morning between the Jersey Shore and New York City, while 1-80W from Sacramento to San Francisco could result in a 23% increase in congestion along the route. by Monday evening.