When considering a trip to the Jersey Shore over a holiday weekend, the forecast is just as much about travel expectations as it is about temperatures and cloud coverage. While historically high gas prices are giving a new meaning to beating the heat this summer, the American Automobile Association predicts 1.1 million New Jersey residents will travel 50 miles or more from their homes by car this 4th of July weekend.
On Thursday, June 30, the worst time to travel is between 2 and 8 p.m., while the best time to hit the road is before 7…
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