Of the 71 million people who are expected to travel over the 4th of July holiday this year, 85% will go by car, according to AAA.

What does that means for drivers? Traffic.

What You Need To Know

  • 71 million people are expected to travel over the 4th of July holiday this year, according to AAA

  • 85% will go by car

  • Road trips over the holiday week could take up to 67% longer than normal, according to INRIX

  • The worst times to drive will be Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m.

“Drivers in large metro areas can expect the worst traffic delays on Wednesday, July 3rd, as they leave town, and Sunday, July 7th, as they return,” INRIX Transportation Analyst Bob Pishue said in a statement. “Road trips over the holiday week could take up to 67% longer than normal.”

The worst times to drive will be Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 1 to 5 p.m.

The best times to drive will be Wednesday and Thursday before Noon, Friday and Saturday before 10 a.m., Sunday before 11 a.m. and Monday after 7 p.m.