Christmas and New Year’s travel 2024: These are the best and worst times to be on the road this holiday period

According to data from AAA and INRIX, this year’s holiday season will be the busiest travel period on record, when taking all modes of transportation into account.

This weekend is when many Americans consider the holidays to be in full swing. It’s the final weekend before Christmas, which takes place on Wednesday this year. That means many Americans will be getting in their cars over the upcoming days to visit friends and families—and their travel is expected to continue throughout the holiday season.