Labor Day is summer’s last hurrah—and for many Americans, it’s the last chance to wedge in a vacation before the fall routines of school and the final push before the holidays. If you’re planning to take advantage of the long weekend for a getaway, though, timing will be everything.
AAA, citing analysis from transportation data provider Inrix, says travelers who will be driving should avoid the afternoon and evening hours on Thursday and Friday as those will see peak congestion. If you’re on the road Saturday, you should be fine in the afternoon.
