Friday stays a busy journey day for Floridians

PALM BAY, Fla. — AAA experiences that four.5 million Floridians are anticipated to journey greater than 50 miles throughout the lengthy Thanksgiving vacation interval.

It’s a historic most and 100,000 greater than in 2023.

Joe Vennaro and Linda Frost of Fort Lauderdale are taking an unconventional stroll on their solution to see their household.

And it's Frost's first long-distance journey on it.

“It's a 1932 Ford Customized,” Vennaro mentioned. “It took me about three years to construct it. “It's not fully completed but.”

They made a cease on the relaxation space on northbound I-95 in Palm Bay.

Their old-school journey will take them to the Daytona Turkey Rod Run at Daytona Worldwide Speedway this weekend, the place Vennaro will be capable to exhibit his basic automobile.

Then he goes to see his mom, who lives within the metropolis.

“Spend the weekend with the household, hang around on the monitor and are available again Sunday night time,” he mentioned of his plans.

They’re amongst a document variety of Floridians anticipated to hit the street over the lengthy vacation weekend.

AAA expanded the variety of days this yr, now from Tuesday to Monday, to higher gauge the circulation of vacationers. The group mentioned the rise is boosting shopper spending by practically 5%.

Gasoline costs are corresponding to final Thanksgiving, when the state common was $three.03 per gallon.

With all of the congestion, AAA recommends that vacationers be affected person on the way in which to and from Grandma's home.

“Be alert, be affected person if you're on the street, however depart early, as a result of if you're in a rush, you're extra more likely to take these pointless dangers that would result in an accident,” mentioned AAA public relations supervisor Mark Jenkins.

Peak journey season for Floridians returning house is between 1 and seven pm on Sunday, so residents are urged to plan accordingly.