Car trouble takes fun out of the Sunday after Thanksgiving

Car trouble takes fun out of the Sunday after Thanksgiving

People across the country are heading home Sunday following Thanksgiving celebrations.

With record travel expected, there can be issues.

WTOP caught up with some of those taking a break from the drive at the Maryland House Travel Plaza.

AAA had predicted nearly 80 million travelers would be headed out the door for the Thanksgiving holiday — heading 50 miles or more from home.

The vast majority of them, more than 71 million, were expected to travel by car.

Of course, that means more than 71 million people will be headed back home by car, too.

WTOP’s Will Vitka contributed to this report.

Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here.

© 2024 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.

Jimmy Alexander

Jimmy Alexander has been a part of the D.C. media scene as a reporter for DC News Now and a long-standing voice on the Jack Diamond Morning Show. Now, Alexander brings those years spent interviewing newsmakers like President Bill Clinton, Paul McCartney and Sean Connery, to the WTOP Newsroom.

Federal News Network Logo
Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.

Sign up