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Record 45 Million Americans Travel This Memorial Day

5/20/2025

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A record-breaking 45 million Americans are set to hit the road this Memorial Day, thanks to plummeting gas prices averaging $3.03 in Ohio, down from $3.60 last year. Miami International Airport braces for 900,000 travelers, while Virginia sees a modest uptick in journeys. However, rising gas prices in Michigan at $3.18 may dampen some travel dreams.

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A record-breaking 45 million Americans are set to hit the road this Memorial Day, thanks to plummeting gas prices averaging $3.03 in Ohio, down from $3.60 last year. Miami International Airport braces for 900,000 travelers, while Virginia sees a modest uptick in journeys. However, rising gas prices in Michigan at $3.18 may dampen some travel dreams.