According to Google Maps, the busiest time to hit the road for Thanksgiving travel is the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day. And the busiest time is around 3 to 4 p.m., Travel and Leisure adds. That said, Google suggests either leaving earlier in the day, or waiting until around 6 a.m. Thanksgiving morning to depart.
Google Maps found that during Thanksgiving, people are searching for stores that sell hams, outlet malls, tree farms, and electronic stores.
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