Record 45 Million to Travel Memorial Day Weekend — See Top Destinations

Road trips in particular are expected to boom, as travelers benefit from cheaper gas prices.

A record 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period from Thursday, May 22 to Monday, May 26, AAA projects. That would be an increase of 1.4 million travelers from last year – the previous record was set in 2005 with 44 million travelers.

Road trips are also expected to set a new record: AAA projects 39.4 million people will travel by car, an additional 1 million from last year. Drivers have the benefit of cheaper gas prices, at $3.14. Last M