Fourth of July Travel Tips 2026 | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

This Fourth of July weekend in 2026 is set to be travel chaos—with 72.2 million Americans hitting the road, breaking last year’s record. AAA warns of gridlock on key dates: Tuesday June 30 (3–6 PM), Wednesday July 1 (noon–9 PM), and Friday July 3 (noon–7 PM). Airports brace for 18.7 million travelers, with July 2 being the busiest day. Fly out of Seattle-Tacoma? Arrive two hours early for domestic, three for international. Beat the rush by hitting the road before noon on Wed/Thu or 11 AM on Fri. If you’re driving on July 4, wait until 3 PM. Sunday July 5 before 11 AM is your best bet. Plan…