AAA projects that 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period. 

The travel period will begin on Thursday, May 22 and end on Monday, May 26. 

This year's domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to 2024 and sets a new Memorial Weekend record.

The previous record was set back in 2005 with 44 million people. 

According to AAA, many Americans say they're taking advantage of the long holiday weekend to spend time with loved ones, even if the trips are closer to home. 

“Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to the summer travel season and the perfect time to plan a getaway with family and friends,” said Jim Garrity, director of public affairs, AAA East Central. “Whether flying hundreds of miles or packing up the car for a quick road trip, long holiday weekends are great for travel because many people have an extra day off and kids are off from school.”

Mid-Atlantic Region Memorial Day Forecast Highlights
*Region includes New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
 

Method of Travel

Total Travelers

Increase from 2024

Automobile

4.8 million

  3.0%

Air travel

366,000

  1.2%

Other (bus, train, ship, etc.)

149,000

  6.9%

Region Total

5.3 million

  3.0%

More information on Memorial Day weekend travel can be found on AAA's website.