# Holiday Travel Tip Stats The Thanksgiving Travel Infographic Breaks Down Routes This Long Weekend By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-11-19 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-travel-infographic References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/thanksgiving-travel-0) The Thanksgiving Travel Infographic gives holiday travelers a head's up on where the busiest places will be this long weekend. While it's nice to return home over the long weekend and spend time with the family, some people would just like some peace and quiet from all the festivities, let it be with a loved one or alone but nothing ruins the start to a refreshing and relaxing weekend like a massive traffic jam and no exit route. With over 61 million trips being taken over the long weekend -- over 91% of them via cars -- the Thanksgiving Travel Infographic points out certain routes that will be exceptionally busy so travelers can avoid them and plan ahead of time. Though it may seem counterproductive at first, the end result is probably the equivalent of being trapped in an immobile lane for hours. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Holiday Travel:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional travel routes with alternative transportation options. - **Traffic Jam Avoidance:** Innovative technologies can be developed to help travelers navigate busy routes and avoid congestion. - **Travel Planning:** Platforms that provide real-time traffic updates and route suggestions can enhance the travel planning experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** Disruption potential for car-sharing services and ride-hailing platforms to offer convenient alternatives to personal car travel. - **Technology:** Opportunities exist to develop mobile apps and navigation systems that provide live traffic updates and route recommendations. - **Travel and Tourism:** Enhancing the travel experience by providing travelers with tools and resources to plan for busy routes and avoid unnecessary delays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emergency Road Trip Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitside-assistance.md) - [Travel Story Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-wrapped.md) - [Post-Vacation Task Helpers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayak-and-taskrabbit.md) - [Fall Holiday-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-menu.md) - [Thanksgiving-Focused Luxury Dining Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-toronto1.md) - [Beef-Centered Thanksgiving Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-the-bird-menu.md) - [Peaceful Holiday Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-holiday-from-the-holidays.md) - [Thanksgiving Conveyor Belt Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellofresh-thanksgiving.md) - [In-App Road Trip Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-trip-planner.md)