Navigating Memorial Day Weekend Travel: Tips and Warnings.

AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend, with the majority traveling by car. INRIX expects Friday, May 26 to be the busiest day on the roads nationwide, with the worst traffic between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday are expected to have lighter traffic and fewer delays. Those flying will join nearly 3.4 million travelers, topping pre-pandemic levels of 2019 and making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for airports since 2005. Travelers are advised to plan ahead and check for real-time updates on traffic conditions.