How to avoid Bay Area travel delays this 4th of July
The big picture: Nationwide, more than 72 million people are expected to travel 50+ miles over the long Independence Day holiday, per AAA data for June 28–July 6.
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Yahoo
10 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Are you traveling for the Fourth of July? Here's when traffic will be at its worst
Tens of millions of people will hit the road to travel domestically for the Fourth of July this year — so if you're one of them, you might want to plan ahead to avoid traffic. Between June 28 and July 6, a record 72.2 million people nationwide are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home, according to AAA projections. That's an increase of 1.7 million travelers from 2024. Nearly 62 million of those people will be traveling by car. If you're planning a July 4 road trip, here are the peak congestion times to avoid, including the worst times to travel to and from Wisconsin: AAA compiled data from INRIX, a transportation analytics company, on the best and worst times to travel by car during the Fourth of July weekend. Generally, the company found that setting out in the morning is your best chance to beat the traffic. Here are the best times to travel during the holiday: Saturday, June 28: Before 10 a.m. Sunday, June 29: Before 11 a.m. Monday, June 30: Before noon Tuesday, July 1: Before 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2: Before noon Thursday, July 3: Before noon Friday, July 4: Before noon Saturday, July 5: Before 11 a.m. Sunday, July 6: Before 11 a.m. INRIX predicted that July 2 and July 6 will be the most congested days on the roads as people head to and from their destinations. The afternoons will see the worst traffic, particularly on those two days. Here are the worst times to travel during the July 4 weekend: Saturday, June 28: Between noon and 5 p.m. Sunday, June 29: Between 2 and 4 p.m. Monday, June 30: Between 2 and 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 1: Between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 2: Between noon and 9 p.m. Thursday, July 3: Between 2 and 6 p.m. Friday, July 4: Between noon and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 5: Between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, July 6: Between noon and 6 p.m. Here are the peak congestion times if you're traveling to and from Wisconsin during the holiday weekend. Milwaukee to Chicago: Traveling from Milwaukee to Chicago, peak congestion will be on eastbound Interstate 94 on Sunday, July 6, at 2:30 p.m. INRIX did not provide data on travel from Chicago to Milwaukee. Eau Claire to Minneapolis: Peak congestion traveling from Minneapolis to Eau Claire will be on eastbound I-94 on Sunday, June 29, at 2 p.m. Traveling from Eau Claire back to Minneapolis, peak congestion will be on westbound I-94 on Sunday, July 6, at 3:45 p.m. More: July 4 events in the Milwaukee area in 2025: Fireworks, parade times, things to do More: When Milwaukee tried to make 4th of July celebrations 'Safe and Sane' to save lives This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Fourth of July traffic in Wisconsin: The best and worst travel times
Miami Herald
40 minutes ago
- Miami Herald
How much is gas in Florida before July 4 travel? See the cost in your area
Ready to hit the road for the Fourth of July weekend? You'll need to fill up first. Fuel monitoring service GasBuddy projects the average price of gas in the country will fall to $3.15 a gallon on July 4, down nearly 35 cents from last year's holiday average. North Florida remains the cheapest to get gas in the state. Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas. Here's what to know if you're commuting or traveling in Florida as the holiday approaches: Gas prices in South Florida ▪ Miami-Dade: The average price: $3.08 on Wednesday, July 2, according to AAA. Cheapest gas in the Miami area was $2.59 and the most expensive $4.09, according to GasBuddy. ▪ Fort Lauderdale: $3.14 ▪ West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.26 Florida price at the pump Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Wednesday, July 2, according to AAA, is $3.12. Gas prices around Florida Prices on Wednesday, July 2, according to AAA: Bradenton/Sarasota: $3.14 Daytona Beach: $3.15 Fort Myers: $3.15 Gainesville: $3.17 Jacksonville: $3.12 Lakeland: $3.13 Naples: $3.19 Orlando: $3.15 Panama City: $2.85 Pensacola: $2.90 Port St. Lucie: $3.15 Space Coast: $3.12 Tallahassee: $2.96 Tampa/St. Pete: $3.16 Villages: $3.12 U.S. price at the pump Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Wednesday, July 2, according to AAA, was $3.17. What the experts are saying ▪ Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: 'The national average price of gasoline has resumed its decline, with falling prices driven by easing tensions in the Middle East — just weeks after those same tensions had pushed prices higher. For motorists planning to hit the road for Independence Day, gas prices are expected to continue falling nearly coast to coast in the lead-up to July 4. Relief could expand as the holiday weekend approaches, with the national average on track to hit its lowest July 4 level since 2021 at $3.15 per gallon, we project. As long as tensions in the Middle East remain contained and the U.S. avoids a major hurricane, we could see the national average fall below $3 per gallon later this summer.' How to find cheap gas near you There's an app to help: The GasBuddy app was built to show motorists prices around them and a fuel tracker can update users on stations that have or don't have fuel based on supply changes.
The Hill
an hour ago
- The Hill
July 4th forecast map: Will you have clear skies for fireworks?
(NEXSTAR) – People in some areas of the U.S. may want to stock up on their own sparklers, Roman candles and fountains, because the weather may put a damper on July Fourth fireworks displays. 'Some parts of the United States are going to have to deal with Mother Nature's fireworks, and the manmade ones may get a little bit of a washout,' said Chief Meteorologist Brian James with the Nexstar Weather Center. The central part of the United States and down toward the Southeast have the greatest chance of rain and thunderstorms, according to James. The Dakotas, western parts of Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas all have suboptimal forecasts for Independence Day. Heat will also be a factor for a number of cities with highs expected to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit in Chicago, 93 in Louisville, 104 in Phoenix and 102 in Las Vegas. So where are clear skies in the forecast? Green in the map below indicates areas with the best forecast for fireworks viewing: With the Fourth of July falling on a Friday, experts at auto club AAA are expecting a record-setting 72.2 million Americans to take a domestic trip over the long weekend, packing the nation's highways, rails and airports. As for road trips, AAA is forecasting that a record 61.6 million people will travel by car – a 2.2% increase, or 1.3 million additional travelers, over last year. According to transportation data provider Inrix, July 2 and July 6 are expected to be the busiest driving days. AAA projects that the Fourth of July week will also see a record 5.84 million air travelers over the Independence Day week, a 1.4% jump from last year's record of 5.76 million. The Transportation Security Administration says it is prepared for the holiday rush at the nation's airports, but warns air travelers that they should expect the busiest day to be Sunday, July 6, when passenger volume is forecast to reach 2.9 million.
