AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home in the United States; reaches new Independence Day travel record
AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home in the United States; reaches new Independence Day travel record 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel over July 4th Week - INRIX 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel over July 4th Week This year’s Independence Day forecast is slightly higher than 2025 WASHINGTON, DC (June 17, 2026) – AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5. This year’s domestic travel forecast surpasses last year’s record of 71.8 million travelers, but the increase is smaller than recent year-over-year gains. The number of travelers driving and flying to their destinations is relatively flat compared to last year, while travel by other modes, including cruises , is the category seeing the biggest increase. ...