Thanksgiving Recipes for the Road

For many Americans, Thanksgiving is all about three things: hanging out with family, catching the Macy’s Parade or football, and enjoying mom’s incredible feast. But getting there usually means dealing with some pretty chaotic traffic.

The busiest travel times are typically the afternoons and evenings of the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, as well as Thanksgiving Day between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Friday afternoon. If you want to skip the worst of it, try leaving before 10 a.m. on those days or traveling on Thanksgiving Day itself.

Quick Tips for Smoother Travel

• Be flexible: Traveling on Thanksgiving Day can actually save you a lot of time on the road.
• Use traffic apps: Real-time traffic apps or local news can help you avoid delays.
• Watch out for big cities: Places like Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle often see traffic more than double the usual levels.

Click here to download the postcard!