SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year, and AAA predicts a record number of Americans will be heading out this weekend.
The total number of travelers this year is expected to reach about 43.8 million, according to AAA, an increase of 4% from the previous Memorial Day weekend.
Where to go in San Diego over Memorial Day weekend?
Transportation experts suggest leaving early to avoid peak travel times on Sunday or Monday, which are official holidays.
Here are the best and worst times to take a road trip this weekend, according to AAA and transportation data software company INRIX.
DatesBest times to travelBest times to travelThursday noon-6pm Before 11am and after 7pmFriday Noon-7pm Before 11am and after 8pmSaturday 2pm-5pm Before 1pm and after 6pm Sunday 3pm – 7pm Monday before 1pm 3pm – 7pm After 7pm
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Data shows Interstate 15 from the San Diego area to Palm Springs is expected to be at its busiest Friday around 6:15 p.m. The travel time for this route is expected to be approximately 3 hours and 4 minutes, which is a 34% increase in comparison. On a typical day.
The most popular domestic destinations are Orlando, Florida, Seattle, Washington, New York, New York, and Las Vegas, Nevada, while Rome, Italy, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and London, United Kingdom are the top destinations for international travel. It has become. Memorial Day weekend.
