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When to avoid the worst LA traffic times this holiday weekend, with expected record-breaking travel, massive bottlenecks

Nypost · · 445 words · By Kevin Barr
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11 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday, according to AAA”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that AAA projects 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for the Memorial Day weekend.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal c…
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“39.1 million people expected to drive [between Thursday and Monday], according to AAA”
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A specific AAA forecast report explicitly lists 'Car travelers: 39.1 million' for the Memorial Day travel period.
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web search NEUTRAL — A record 45 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home in the United States this year during Memorial Day weekend, mostly by car, according to AAA. The estimated 45 million trav…
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/21/metro/aaa-memorial-da…
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web search NEUTRAL — Memorial Day weekend travelers are taking trips to theme parks and famous landmarks, boarding cruises in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, and flying to Europe to visit iconic capital cities. Here are…
https://inrix.com/press-releases/aaa-45-million-americans-pl…
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web search NEUTRAL — AAA’s Memorial Day travel forecast by the numbers. Car travelers: 39.1 million.Speeding & distraction increase over Memorial Day weekend. There’s often a rise in speeding during holidays as drivers tr…
https://www.ace.aaa.com/travel/advocacy/memorial-day-travel-…
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“In Southern California, 3.6 million residents are projected to head out of town for the long weekend, according to the Auto Club of Southern California”
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Two independent sources (ABC7 Los Angeles and another web result) confirm the Auto Club of Southern California's projection of 3.6 million residents heading out of town.
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web search NEUTRAL — LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- The Memorial Day holiday weekend travel crush is expected to begin Thursday, with the Auto Club of Southern California predicting 3.6 million area residents to head out of town fo…
https://abc7.com/post/memorial-day-travel-rush-begins-heres-…
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web search NEUTRAL — A record 3.6 million Southern California residents are expected to travel over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, marking the third consecutive year of record-breaking travel for the region, according …
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/southern-california-aaa-shar…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the Automobile Club of Southern California, a record 3.5 million Southern California residents are expected to travel over the Memorial Day weekend, besting the level from last year and m…
https://jnylaw.com/memorial-day-weekend-heres-best-time-to-t…
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“About 2.9 million of them are expected to drive, while 388,000 will fly and 279,000 will travel by bus, train, cruise ship or other means, the Auto Club said”
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The provided evidence contains data for Independence Day (5.5M) and Thanksgiving (3.01M), but does not provide the specific breakdown of driving, flying, and other transport for the Memorial Day weekend in Southern California.
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web search NEUTRAL — CALIFORNIA – The Auto Club of Southern California projects a record number – 5.5 million Southern Californians, will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Sa…
https://thehdpost.com/2025/06/20/auto-club-says-record-5-5-m…
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web search NEUTRAL — About 3.01 million Southern Californians will travel by car – a 3.9 million percent increase over 2013 – while more than 379,000 are projected to fly, a 2.7 percent increase over last year, according …
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/3-5m-southern-califo…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Auto Club said in a statement that 2.76 million Southern Californians and 4.44 million statewide are expected to take a long weekend getaway — a 4.6 percent increase over last year.
https://smmirror.com/2015/05/memorial-day-weekend-travel-2-7…
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“The worst times to be on the road are expected to be noon to 9 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and noon to 5 p.m. Monday, according to AAA data”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of general AAA organizational information and does not list the specific 'worst times' for the holiday weekend.
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web search NEUTRAL — American Automobile Association (AAA) [a] is a federation of motor clubs throughout North America. AAA is a privately held not-for-profit national member association and service organization with over…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Automobile_Associatio…
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web search NEUTRAL — AAA/CAA is a federation of regional clubs located throughout North America. Enter your ZIP/postal code to take full advantage of your local club's products and services. AAA/CAA clubs offer insurance,…
https://www.aaa.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Specialties: Our branch belongs to the third-largest Member club of the national AAA organization, serving Northern California, Alaska, Arizona, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. AAA Membership inclu…
https://www.yelp.com/biz/aaa-san-jose-brokaw-commons-branch-…
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“The best times to leave are after 9 p.m. Thursday, before 11 a.m. Friday or Saturday, and before 10 a.m. Monday, according to the data”
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The evidence provided mentions 'Before 11:00 AM' and general dates, but does not fully corroborate the specific list of 'best times' mentioned in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Before 11:00 AM. Sunday, May 24. Minimal Traffic Impact Expected. Monday, May 25.AAA’s Memorial Day holiday travel period includes five days, beginning the Thursday before Memorial Day and ending on M…
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), you won't be alone: The organization estimates that 43.8 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home this Memorial Day weekend (Th…
https://lifehacker.com/travel/the-best-and-worst-times-to-dr…
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“That drive [eastbound 10 Freeway from Los Angeles to Palm Springs] is projected to peak at 5:30 p.m. Friday and take 4 hours and 21 minutes, 88% longer than normal, according to AAA”
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While one source mentions 'Los Angeles to Palm Springs via I-10 E' in the context of a AAA report, it does not provide the specific peak time (5:30 p.m.), duration (4h 21m), or percentage increase (88%).
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web search NEUTRAL — To master the LA to Palm Springs driving time, you need a plan that isn't just "trusting the GPS." First, check the "Windy" app or local weather. If there are high wind warnings for the Banning Pass, …
https://facol.br/la-to-palm-springs-driving-time-how-to-actu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles to Palm Springs. via I-10 E. Friday.AAA focuses on person-trips, which include the full round-trip travel itinerary. As a result, direct comparisons of AAA forecast volumes and daily TSA s…
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Emergency crews responded to a fatal multi-vehicle collision and car fire on the eastbound 10 Freeway in Palms on Monday evening, leaving one person dead and another in critical condition.
https://westsidetoday.com/2026/05/05/fiery-collision-turns-f…
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“San Diego drivers heading to Palm Springs on the northbound 15 Freeway are expected to see traffic peak at 5:45 p.m. Friday, with the trip taking 4 hours and 17 minutes, 54% longer than usual”
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The evidence provides general route information and unrelated Labor Day data, but does not confirm the specific peak time or duration for the San Diego to Palm Springs trip for Memorial Day.
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web search NEUTRAL — You take I-15 north from San Diego, then connect to State Route 74 (Hemet Highway) and Highway 111 into Palm Springs. This path winds through the San Jacinto Mountains and offers stunning views of the…
https://holaforo.com/drive-time-from-san-diego-to-palm-sprin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover videos related to 15 Freeway Traffic Lake Elsinore Today on TikTok. Last updated 2026-03-30.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/15-freeway-traffic-lake-elsi…
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web search NEUTRAL — San Diego expects heavy Labor Day weekend traffic at the airport and on the road.Those looking to drive back into town Tuesday morning can expect travel time to be 15% more than normal, taking an aver…
https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/08/28/labor-day-w…
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“In Northern California, The San Francisco-to-Napa drive on the eastbound 80 Freeway is expected to peak at 6:15 p.m. Friday and take 2 hours and 47 minutes, 78% longer than normal, according to the AAA data”
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“the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the Golden State remained sky-high as of Thursday afternoon where it sat at $6.143”
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“which is over a dollar-fifty higher than the national average”
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