November 18th, 2017 by WCBC Radio

More than a million Marylanders are expected to travel during the Thanksgiving weekend. The Baltimore Sun reported Thursday that the state will see a 3.4 percent increase in the number of people traveling. It nearly matches the nationwide jump of those leaving home for the holiday. AAA Mid-Atlantic said this Thanksgiving weekend is expected to be the busiest in more than a decade. The organization said a strengthening economy and consumer confidence have prompted Americans to be willing to spend more on travel. AAA said that most Maryland travelers are expected to drive to their destinations.