The Worst Times to Be <br />on the Road During July 4th Vehicle association AAA says <br />nearly two million more people <br />will be in their cars from <br />July 3 to the 7 compared to 2018. AAA adds that this is due to <br />July 4th being on a Thursday. Transportation analyst Trevor Reed says avoid traveling during the <br />late afternoon Wednesday, July 3. Reed, who works at data analytics company INRIX, <br />says specifically don't drive from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Trevor Reed, via <br />'USA Today' Trevor Reed, via <br />'USA Today' AAA adds that because of <br />lower gas prices, car travel will <br />be more prominent than in 2018. Compared to last year, <br />the cost of gas is <br />19 cents less nationally. In total, AAA expects <br />nearly 42 million to be <br />using their vehicles for <br />the July 4th holiday weekend.
