INRIX, a leader in transportation data and insights, advises travelers to avoid afternoon and early evening travel on Thursday and Friday due to expected congestion. Instead, hitting the road in the morning is recommended unless departing on Saturday, when afternoon travel is ideal. Here are the best, and worst times to travel the highways this Labor Day Weekend, 2024.
Best/Worst Travel Dates/Times
Thursday, August 29th
Best Time to Travel: Before 11:00 am
Worst Time to Travel: 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Friday, August 30th
Best Time to Travel: Before Noon and After 7:30 pm
Worst Time to Travel: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, August 31st
Best time to Travel: After Noon
Worst Time to Travel: 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Sunday, September 1st
Best Time to Travel: Before Noon
Worst Time to Travel: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Monday, September 2nd
Best Time to Travel: Before 10:00 am
Worst Time to Travel: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, September 3rd
Best Time to Travel: After 1:00 pm
Worst Time to Travel: 8:00 am – Noon
About INRIX
Founded in 2004, INRIX pioneered intelligent mobility solutions by transforming big data from connected devices and vehicles into mobility insights. This revolutionary approach enabled INRIX to become one of the leading providers of data and analytics into how people move. By empowering cities, businesses, and people with valuable insights, INRIX is helping to make the world smarter, safer, and greener. With partners and solutions spanning across the entire mobility ecosystem, INRIX is uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and transportation – whether it’s keeping road users safe, improving traffic signal timing to reduce delay and greenhouse gasses, optimizing last mile delivery, or helping uncover market insights. Learn more at INRIX.com.
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