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NJ Memorial Day travel tops 1M amid high gas prices
Despite high gas prices and delays, more than 1 million New Jersey residents are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend. We have the latest on the planes, trains and automobiles.
Gas prices surge in NJ as Iran conflict disrupts oil supply
Gas prices in New Jersey and across the U.S. are rising as the Iran conflict disrupts oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening global fuel supply.
Gas tax increase hits NJ drivers as 2026 begins
New Jersey drivers are paying more at the pump after a 4.2-cent uptick took effect Jan. 1, 2026, to fund transportation projects statewide.
NJ airports, roads brace for Labor Day travel surge
As the unofficial end of summer looms, millions are expected to make moves, impacting logistics, traffic management and transportation operations.
Holiday travel hits record highs in NJ as gas prices fall
AAA projects more than 20 million residents will travel by automobile this July Fourth with the cost to fill up at its lowest since Independence Day in 2021, according to GasBuddy.
Over 1M New Jerseyans to travel Memorial Day weekend
According to insights from AAA, GasBuddy, the Port Authority and Affinity Federal Credit Union, lower gas prices and more affordable shore trips will have residents hitting the roads, rails and air ahead of the holiday.
GasBuddy’s 2025 price projections continue 3-year trend
Despite the outlook, head of petroleum analysis Patrick De Haan cautioned that a number of "emerging risks could lead to increased volatility" in the new year.
Delays ahead? 2.7M New Jerseyans set holiday travel plans
We've got the primer, whether you're moving for work or fun across the region's roads, airports or bridges,
Nearly 2 million New Jerseyans set to travel for Thanksgiving
Whether they're hitting the roads, rails or taking to the skies, record numbers are getting ready to hit the road ahead of the holiday.
Record Labor Day travel expected for NJ’s last blast of summer
“We projected a record-breaking summer for travel – and expect to keep breaking records through the end of the summer, with 2.5 million air passengers and 4.2 million vehicles using our crossings between Thursday and Tuesday of next week,” said Port Authority of New York and New Jersey COO Jim Heitmann.
Nearly 71M set to travel over July 4th holiday
Trains, planes and automobiles will carry a record number of people this weekend, with AAA estimating a 5% increase over last year and 8% uptick from 2019.
PANYNJ and others project record travel numbers over Memorial Day Weekend
“So, that is our message with respect to the weekend – record traffic, record travel,” cautioned Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “Please take account of that as you make your travel plans.”
