Nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel during this Thanksgiving holiday, with about 90% planning to get behind the wheel to get to their destinations, AAA said in its new forecast issued Nov. 17.

Those planning to drive during the record-breaking holiday are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Nov. 25 to Dec. 1. Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 27 this year.

"Thanksgiving travel numbers are always impressive because this holiday has become synonymous with heading out of town to spend time with loved ones," said Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel, in a statement. "People are willing to brave the crowds and make last-minute adjustments to their plans to make lifelong memories, whether it's visiting extended family or meeting up with friends."

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