Google determined the best times to avoid holiday traffic for 25 major metropolitan areas across the U.S., using conditions from last year.
For most of the cities on the list, the best time to hit the road is as early as possible on Thanksgiving Day. Google recommends starting at 6 a.m. and end at 8 p.m. to avoid late-night driving.
Across the country, Wednesday afternoon is the worst time to drive, according to Google.
"For those that have a deep-seated hatred of traffic and some flexibility with timing, here’s when you should hit the road:
Drivers in Miami, Minneapolis and Orlando should avoid leaving Wednesday at 4 p.m. and Friday at 3 p.m. The best times to drive are Thanksgiving morning and Sunday at 6 a.m.
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