DURAND, Mich. –– Are you planning on making an across-state
or out-of-state trip for turkey this Thanksgiving? If so, you’ll want to know
the best times are to travel in order to avoid heavy traffic congestion.
Last year, AAA released an estimate that said over 46
million people were traveling for Thanksgiving, and that number likely won’t go
down this November. Before you hit the road for a feast on Turkey Day, make sure
you know how to avoid traffic during your Thanksgiving travels using some insightful data compiled by Google last
year.
Don’t travel on
Wednesday.
The day before Thanksgiving may seem like an optimal time to
travel, but that’s exactly why you should avoid making a trip on Wednesday.
Most people consider it a great day to head out because they want to finish up
at work and still get to their destination before Thanksgiving Day. This
results in millions of families hitting the road between 3 and 5 p.m., leading
to traffic congestion. If you have to travel on Wednesdays, make your trip
earlier or later in the day.
Do travel on
Thursday.
It may not seem ideal to travel on Thanksgiving Day, but
rest assured it’s the best day to make a trip without running into any traffic.
Plus, if you leave early on Thursday you won’t have any problem arriving on time
for turkey.
Head home on Sunday.
If not on Friday, many families drive home from their
Thanksgiving destinations on Saturday, which Google says can be 40% worse for
traffic congestion. If you want to save yourself from a headache, consider
staying where you are an extra day and head home on Sunday.
Knowing how to avoid traffic during your Thanksgiving travels is important, but there are other factors involved in having a comfortable trip to your Turkey Day destination.
- Find out what the weather will be like on your trip. Knowing what to expect will help you make decisions in regards to what interstates you take or whether you should expect traffic.
- Plan your route ahead of time so you’re familiar with where construction is taking place or where the busiest roads are, both of which could elongate your travel time.
- Have some sort of towing or roadside assistance contact information you can reference in the event you’re vehicle brakes down.
- Check that your vehicle is ready for the drive. Use our fall driving tips to see what steps you can take to prepare your vehicle, or stop by our Fenton area Chevrolet dealer to find out what auto service your vehicle may be in need of.
We're always finding new ways to help our customers have great driving experiences, and sharing a few tips that could make your Thanksgiving travels safe and comfortable is just one example. Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand is also revolutionizing the car buying experience. We provide all the transparency and customer service you need, while simultaneously making your purchase experience fun! Learn more about Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand, or for any questions contact us at (989) 288-2657 or visit our website at www.GraffChevyDurand.com!
