ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) -- Millions of Americans are gearing up to travel this Labor Day weekend.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) predicts 17 million people will take to the skies, and the auto club AAA is forecasting a busy weekend on the road, too.

Regardless of where you're heading, it's best to hit the road early. AAA said these are your best and worst times to travel this weekend:

Plus, your wallet will thank you this holiday weekend as you fill up and head out, you're paying less at the gas pump. Your price per gallon is down nationwide (avg. $3.21/gal) this year, including D.C. (avg. $3.26/gal), Maryland (avg. $3.16/gal), and in Virginia (avg. $3.04/gal).

"I'm getting close to like $3.00 for regular, sometimes, $2.90. In certain spots, you'll get lucky, for

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