Which day of the week has the least 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. However, Tuesdays have the least amount of crashes according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).



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Mondays and Fridays usually have a little lower traffic demands due to flexible work or school schedules and people taking an extra day off for an extended weekend.

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This is why traffic is worse in the afternoon commute than the morning commute since in the morning it's mostly work traffic. 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.

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A lot of people take Fridays off for long weekends. And many that do go in on Fridays go in late and/or leave early. In anticipation - and in buildup from the rest of the week - people are especially regimented on Thursdays and hit the road at normal rush hour times, creating a relatively unusual glut of traffic.

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Generally, the best day of the week to fly is Tuesday or Wednesday. They're the cheapest and the least busy, making them ideal days to fly standby also. Thursday airfares typically remain more affordable than Mondays, Fridays, or Sundays, but travelers may choose Thursdays for their long-weekend escapes.

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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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Many people take Fridays off, or work a modified work schedule on Fridays, he says. More people work early on Friday to ensure they do not have to work late, hence morning traffic is more evenly distributed.

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There is a lot less traffic on the road at night than during the day, which means you can usually get through cities faster and with less stress.

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Earlier is better when getting on the highway, especially during a long weekend. “If you can get up and get out early, 8 in the morning or earlier,” Treanor said. “You're going to avoid more traffic than if you wait.” Most travelers are anticipated to hit the road Friday after work, to get the long weekend started.

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The worst rush hours tend to be on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons – possibly because this is when most people are in the office, working to hit end-of-the-week deadlines.

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I-95 is the worst on weekdays so we prefer to get an early start on a Saturday or Sunday morning. The weekend has been good for us but it can get heavy as you hit the middle to late afternoon.

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