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Thanksgiving 2025: 81.8 Million Americans Set to Travel

11/26/2025

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AAA forecasts 81.8 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles for Thanksgiving in 2025, with 73 million driving, nearly 90% of travelers.
Traffic is expected to be heavy Tuesday and Wednesday.
Air travel is projected to reach 6 million.
Travel by bus, train, and cruise is up 8.5% to nearly 2.5 million.
Orlando, Florida, is the top destination for holiday travelers.

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AAA forecasts 81.8 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles for Thanksgiving in 2025, with 73 million driving, nearly 90% of travelers.
Traffic is expected to be heavy Tuesday and Wednesday.
Air travel is projected to reach 6 million.
Travel by bus, train, and cruise is up 8.5% to nearly 2.5 million.
Orlando, Florida, is the top destination for holiday travelers.