Record-breaking July 4 travel is expected to jam roadways and runways — so plan ahead.
The big picture: Nationwide, more than 72 million people, including nearly 3.5 million Ohioans, are expected to travel 50+ miles over the long Independence Day holiday, per AAA data for June 28–July 6.
That's 1.7 million more than last year, and 7 million more than in 2019.
🚘 Vroom in: With over 61 million drivers anticipated, these are AAA's worst times to drive. (The best times are before 11am.)
Thursday, 2-6pm.
Friday, noon-7pm.
Saturday, 11am-5pm.
Sunday, noon-6pm.
Worthy of your time: Cleveland's Department of Public Safety released a list of safety reminders, including tips for traveling and parking.
