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Philly Thanksgiving Travel Expected To Be Busiest Since 2005

AAA experts say this year's holiday travel in the Philadelphia area could reach the highest volume since 2005

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Turkey Day is a week away and AAA expects Philadelphia roadways to be extra stuffed this year. AAA says nearly 665,000 Delaware Valley residents are expected to travel at least 50 miles from their homes for Thanksgiving this year.

The estimated 664,565 travelers would be a 3.1% increase from 2018 and the highest in the area since 2005. It’s the 11th straight year for travel volume growth.

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Traveling is expected to be at its worse on Wednesday. AAA says trips on Wednesday will take as much as four times longer than normal.

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