INRIX, in collaboration with the American Automobile Association, predicts drivers will experience the worst congestion over the holiday week on Tuesday, July 3 in the late afternoon – as commuters leave work early and mix with holiday travelers. Travel times could increase two-fold in the major metros across the U.S., with drivers in Los Angeles, New York and Washington D.C. experiencing the most significant delays.
“With a record-level number of travelers hitting the road this holiday, drivers must be prepared for delays around major metros,” says Scott Sedlik, general manager and vice president – public sector, INRIX. “Although travel times are expected to nominally increase throughout the week, Tuesday afternoon will hands down be the worst time to be on the road. Our advice to drivers is to avoid peak commuting hours altogether or consider alternative routes.”
Worst Days/Times To Travel:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Worst Day for Travel: Tuesday, July 3
- Worst Time for Travel: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Houston, Texas
- Worst Day for Travel: Tuesday, July 3
- Worst Time for Travel: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Worst Day for Travel: Tuesday, July 3
- Worst Time for Travel: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Washington, DC
- Worst Day for Travel: Tuesday, July 3
- Worst Time for Travel: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- San Francisco, California
- Worst Day for Travel: Tuesday, July 3
- Worst Time for Travel: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Los Angeles, California
- Worst Day for Travel: Tuesday, July 3
- Worst Time for Travel: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- New York, New York
- Worst Day for Travel: Tuesday, July 3
- Worst Time for Travel: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Detroit, Michigan
- Worst Day for Travel: Tuesday, July 3
- Worst Time for Travel: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Chicago, Illinois
- Worst Day for Travel: Tuesday, July 3
- Worst Time for Travel: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Seattle, Washington
- Worst Day for Travel: Tuesday, July 3
- Worst Time for Travel: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
About AAA:
As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 58 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Motorists can map a route, identify gas prices, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance with the AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.com.
About INRIX:
INRIX is the global leader in connected car services and transportation analytics. Leveraging big data and the cloud, INRIX delivers comprehensive services and solutions to help move people, cities and businesses forward. Our partners are automakers, governments, mobile operators, developers, advertisers, as well as enterprises large and small. Learn more at INRIX.com.
