A record-breaking number of Floridians is expected during the week of Thanksgiving, according to AAA.

In Florida, AAA projects that 4.65 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday period, which includes Tuesday, Nov. 25, to Monday, Dec. 1.

This is a 2.6% increase from last year.

Across the U.S., nearly 82 million people are expected to travel, which is an increase of 1.6 million compared to 2024, AAA said.

More Floridians to travel by car this year

In Florida, more than 4.25 million people will hit the road en route to their holiday destinations – a number that could rise as people opt to avoid flight disruptions, AAA said.

"Whether it's driving across the state or flying across the country, people are making time to connect with loved ones. Even wi

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