(CNN)– The year-end holiday travel period is expected to set a new record this year. AAA projects more than 122 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home, from December 20 through New Year’s Day. 89% of travelers are expected to take road trips as the national average fo r a gallon of gas is now below $3. The rest of Americans planning a getaway will do so by air, bus, train or by taking a cruise. The 2025 travel forecast is on track to surpass the 2024 record by nearly 3 million. Categories: News Tags: Christmas Day, Christmas travel, Holiday Travel, holiday travelers ...read more read less