Fourth of July Travel Tips for Virginia | Virginia Beach News

Two million Virginians are hitting the road this Fourth of July—more than last year and up from pre-pandemic levels—with 85% opting to drive, meaning traffic will be brutal. AAA’s got timing tips: hit the road before noon Thursday, avoid noon to 7 PM Friday, and plan around peak hours on Saturday and Sunday. Gas prices are down from last month but still higher than last year. Plus, a heat dome’s rolling in with temps hitting 100+ and heat indexes feeling even worse—so prep your car: check battery, tires, AC, and pack essentials like water, jumper cables, and meds. Heat can wreck both you and your vehicle—don’t skip the safety checks before you celebrate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4228adcc0f54a72f