Floridians will travel in record numbers for July 4th holiday, AAA forecast
Nationally, travel figures are also expected to set new records.
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Nationally, travel figures are also expected to set new records.
Austin Carter reports AAA is forecasting more than 2.8 million Floridians will take at least one trip of 50 miles or more, between Friday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 4.
AAA says the average price for gas in Florida on Monday was $3.41 for a gallon of regular.
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The state average on Sunday was $3.41 a gallon.
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AAA predicts nearly 48 million people are traveling 50 or more miles from home this holiday weekend.
Austin Carter reports AAA predicts more than 2.5 million people in Florida will travel over the holiday weekend.
The American Automobile Association is predicting a record number of drivers for the 4th of July holiday.
AAA predicts 42 million Americans will take a road trip of 50 miles or more.
AAA said a family trip from Miami to Orlando in a midsized SUV will now cost more than $45 in gas alone.
Gas prices in Florida rose an average of 13 cents per gallon over the past week and are now $4.89 a gallon on average, AAA reported on Monday.
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it's up $1.93 from this time last year.
AAA says the average price for a gallon of regular gas is now $5.
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