As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, AAA forecasts a significant surge in travel. Here are the best and worst times to leave for and after dinner.

Thanksgiving travel is well underway, and this year is expected to be a record-breaking one. The roads and skies are anticipated to be busier than usual this week.The Portland Jetport is in for a busy week.

MIAMI - Record-breaking travel numbers are expected this Thanksgiving, according to AAA - The Auto Club Group. The auto club predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will hit the skies, roads, tracks and seas. More than 4.5 million in Florida are expected to take a holiday trip.

AAA expects record-setting travel numbers for Thanksgiving. More than 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday. That’s an all-time high for Thanksgiving and nearly 112,000 more travelers than last year.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– AAA has some tips for last minute Thanksgiving travelers. If you have not hit the road yet, it’s best to avoid afternoon traffic, you could head out Thanksgiving morning when traffic might be lighter.

According to AAA, a record 80 million people are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. Data from INRIX can help you avoid the heaviest traffic. The 2024 Thanksgiving travel period is here.

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