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What is the best day to travel for less traffic?

If you are looking for the best day to drive long-distance, Sunday is the day that tends to have the least amount of traffic on the roads.



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As for the weekend, the best times on Saturday and Monday are in the evening, around 6 or 7 p.m. Experts say that Sunday is statistically the lightest traffic day so that might be a good time to hit the road, as well.

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If you are trying to decide the best time to leave for a road trip, it is early in the morning between 5:00 am and 6:00 am. This is because there is less traffic on the roads and statistically the fewest amount of accidents during this time frame.

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Today, it's best to get on the roads before 7 a.m. and tomorrow before 11 a.m. As for the weekend, the best times on Saturday and Monday are in the evening, around 6 or 7 p.m. Experts say that Sunday is statistically the lightest traffic day so that might be a good time to hit the road, as well.

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Are There Better Days To Drive Long Distances? If you are looking for the best day to drive long-distance, Sunday is the day that tends to have the least amount of traffic on the roads. However, Tuesdays have the least amount of crashes according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

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As for the weekend, the best times on Saturday and Monday are in the evening, around 6 or 7 p.m. Experts say that Sunday is statistically the lightest traffic day so that might be a good time to hit the road, as well.

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You can save on transportation costs. Transportation is typically cheaper during the week than the weekend. Flying on off-peak days, times and seasons could save hundreds of dollars in fares, especially if you're taking a bigger family vacation.

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How many miles should you drive a day on a road trip? Many experts say that as a general rule, you shouldn't drive more than 8 hours a day.

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The Trip Should Start the Day before Especially if there is any chance you may have to take a nap in the automobile and have no space to stretch out. Get a good night's rest and eat a good meal. It is not a good idea to kick off the road trip the night before with some celebratory drinks.

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How to avoid traffic on summer road trips
  1. Plan your route before you leave. ...
  2. Have at least one backup route. ...
  3. Drive during off-hours. ...
  4. Arrive and depart on off-days.


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