Here's Who Is Expected To Travel Through FL, Nation Over Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is only one week away -- and many will be hitting the road to visit loved ones for the holiday. 

AAA released their report for the 2017 holiday season, projecting: 

  • Nearly 51 million people will travel more than 50 miles for Thanksgiving 
    • A 3.3 percent increase over last year 
    • Greatest numbers since 2005

In Florida: 

  • Approximately 2.6 million people will hit the road starting next week 
    • 80,000+ more than in 2016 
  • Over 190,000 will fly to their destination 
    • A 4.5 percent increase from last year
    • Greatest numbers since 2007

Across the country, at least 89 percent of people are expected to travel at some point – even just heading to a friend or family’s house in the same city -- A 3.2 percent increase over last year.

That comes as gas prices, with an average in Florida of $2.52 and nationwide at $2.56 being the highest for Thanksgiving week since 2014


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