The days with the worst traffic during Thanksgiving week are expected to be on Tuesday, Nov. 25, between noon and 9 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. as travelers head to their final destinations, according to INRIX. Sunday, Nov. 30, will also face heavy congestion as people head home, especially between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

AAA expects record Thanksgiving traffic, with some metro trips taking up to 150% longer, more than two extra hours behind the wheel.

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