The High Price of Summer Vacation Millions of Americans take to the roads for Memorial Day weekend, not just fleeing the city to enjoy some well deserved R&R, but also contributing to a staggering congestion of traffic that rivals some of the busiest days of the year.
According to recent projections, more than 39 million drivers will be hitting the highways between May 26 and May 29, clogging up roads, frustrating commuters, and testing even the most patient of road warriors.
Memorial Day weekend has become one of the most popular travel periods in the United States.