INRIX expects the afternoons over Memorial Day weekend to be the most congested. Travelers should hit the road during the morning hours, according to this data.

Driving is usually the preferred mode of transportation during holiday travel periods, with 87% of Memorial Day travelers opting for road trips. Gas prices are also expected to be lower this year compared to last, with AAA data showing prices being 50 cents cheaper per gallon.

According to AAA, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous and deadliest for teenage drivers.