PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Over the next week and a half, millions of Americans will be hitting the road for the Fourth of July.

AAA predicts that nearly 71 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home.

“With summer vacations in full swing and the flexibility of remote work, more Americans are taking extended trips around Independence Day,” AAA Travel Senior Vice President Paula Twidale said.

Gas prices are slightly lower, with regular currently averaging $3.44 per gallon, compared to $3.53 at this time last year.

See the best times to travel, and more, at wpri.com.