High Gas Prices Have More Marylanders Staying Close to Home This Memorial Day Weekend

High gas prices have more Marylanders staying close to home this Memorial Day weekend

More than 850,000 Marylanders are hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend, which is usually considered the kickoff to the summer travel season.

AAA Predicts 855,000 Marylanders Traveling Memorial Day Weekend

More than 335,000 vehicles are expected to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge between Friday, May 22, and Memorial Day Monday, May 25, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority. Motorists are being urged to stay on US 50 on both sides of the bridge to keep local roadways clear for first responders and residents. AAA projects more than 855,000 Marylanders will travel 50 miles or more this holiday weekend, a slight decrease of 0.67% from las…

AAA says 855,000 Marylanders will hit the road despite high gas prices

There will be plenty of traffic on the roads this Memorial Day weekend, and filling up the car for those trips won't be cheap.