If you are trying to make your Fourth of July last three days or more, you're not alone.In cars and on planes, millions of Americans are on vacation this week as the nation takes advantage of a midweek holiday. More than 41 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from their homes sometime this week, a new record for Independence Day travel.
Most travelers, 34.7 million in all, are expected to load up their cars and hit the road for extended getaways. And about 4.7 million will traipse through airports.
"We're seeing many, many people take the week off and go for a long week," said Beth Mosher, a spokeswoman for AAA Chicago.
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