July 4th Travel: Record-breaking Predictions and Potential Delays

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AAA projects a record-breaking 50.7 million Americans will travel over the Fourth of July weekend, with 43.2 million driving and 4.17 million flying. The best times to drive are before noon on Thursday, June 29, before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. on Friday, June 30, before noon on Saturday, July 1, before 11 a.m. or after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, and before 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5. The worst times to drive are between 4 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, June 30, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, between noon and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, and between 3 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5.
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