Data from AAA Travel estimates that nearly 37 million travelers will hit the road for vacations at least 50 miles from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend (+60% from 2020, but -13% from 2019), with more than 90% of those travelers opting to drive to their destinations.

“As more people get the COVID-19 vaccine and consumer confidence grows, Americans are demonstrating a strong desire to travel this Memorial Day,” AAA Travel senior vice president Paula Twidale said. “This pent-up demand will result in a significant increase in Memorial Day travel, which is a strong indicator for summer, though we must all remember to continue taking important safety precautions.”

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