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WHO:
CBS News - AAA (American Automobile Association) is involved in the travel forecast.
WHAT:
Fox News - AAA projects that 39.1 million people will travel by car and 3.66 million are expected to fly during Memorial Day weekend.
Fox News - The heaviest congestion is expected between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, and Friday, May 22, with afternoon traffic on Monday, May 25, likely congested between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Fox News - Hertz anticipates that Thursday and Friday will be the busiest pick-up days for rental cars during Memorial Day weekend.
Fox News - The top five markets with the highest demand for rental cars are Orlando, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, and Boston.
CBS News - A record-breaking 45 million people are expected to travel during Memorial Day weekend.
ABC News - More than 39 million Americans are expected to drive for Memorial Day weekend.
WHERE:
CBS News - The travel is occurring across the United States as Americans begin their journeys.
WHEN:
CBS News - The travel period is expected to occur between Thursday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.
WHY:
CBS News - The travel surge marks the unofficial start of the summer travel season.
HOW:
ABC News - The traffic forecast is being reported by ABC News' Stephanie Ramos, indicating the best and worst times to drive.
(UPDATED May 21, 2026 21:29 UTC)
AAA projects that 39.1 million people will travel by car and 3.66 million are expected to fly during Memorial Day weekend. The heaviest traffic congestion is anticipated between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, with Monday's afternoon traffic likely to be congested from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hertz expects that Thursday and Friday will be the busiest days for rental car pick-ups, particularly in markets like Orlando, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, and Boston.
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(UPDATED May 21, 2026 19:46 UTC)
A record-breaking 45 million people are expected to travel across the United States during Memorial Day weekend, marking the unofficial start of the summer travel season. More than 39 million Americans are anticipated to drive, with travel occurring from Thursday to Monday. ABC News' Stephanie Ramos is providing a traffic forecast that highlights the best and worst times to hit the road.