Cars packed the roadways Thursday evening as families headed to the Jersey Shore for Labor Day weekend.

Some coming from the Philadelphia area said they faced up to three hours of stop-and-go traffic.

CBS News Philadelphia caught up with drivers who made a pit stop at the Frank Farley Service Plaza along the Atlantic City Expressway.

They say they left when they could and hoped for the best traffic-wise.

"Normally I would go earlier in the day, but I had to work today," said Stephanie Melko, who was headed to Sea Isle.

Many people say they are not letting this traffic bother them and are trying to squeeze in a little bit of fun with what's left of summer.

"It is not over yet, it's beautiful," said Jim Buccafuri, who lives in Huntingdon Valley. "Come on down."

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