{"id":29976,"date":"2026-08-03T11:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T11:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=29976"},"modified":"2026-08-03T11:12:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T11:12:53","slug":"8-smart-tips-to-avoid-summertime-traffic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/8-smart-tips-to-avoid-summertime-traffic\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Smart Tips to Avoid Summertime Traffic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is the season for making road trips and memories, but it\u2019s also one of the busiest times of the year on highways. From family vacations to holiday weekends, from road construction to traffic jams, driving can fast go from fun to frustrating. But all this is no reason to cancel your plans. With a few strategies and some planning, you can avoid much of the delay and have a better journey. In this article, we\u2019ll highlight <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etags.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eTag&#8217;s<\/a> 8 smart tips to beat the season\u2019s worst traffic.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>8 Smart Tips to Avoid Summertime Traffic<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong> Get an Early Start<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to avoid throngs of vehicles on the road is to depart before morning rush begins. Leaving early can mean less traffic, cooler temperatures, and a good chance you\u2019ll avoid afternoon congestion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Traveling can help with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoiding stop-and-go traffic<\/li>\n<li>Cooler outside temperatures<\/li>\n<li>Add flexibility in case of unexpected delays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29982 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2091814676-1-800x339.jpeg\" alt=\"Get an early start on your road trip\" width=\"800\" height=\"339\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2091814676-1-800x339.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2091814676-1-1160x492.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2091814676-1-1536x652.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2091814676-1-2048x869.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2091814676-1-120x51.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2091814676-1-90x38.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2091814676-1-320x136.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2091814676-1-560x238.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2091814676-1-1920x815.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2091814676-1-scaled.jpeg 3000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/339;\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong> Choose Off-Peak Holiday Travel Times<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Seasonal holidays like Memorial Day, The 4<sup>th<\/sup> of July, and Labor Day are some of the busiest travel times of the year. Transportation experts encourage drivers to avoid more popular departure times \u2013 like afternoons \u2013 because they tend to present the heaviest congestion.<\/p>\n<p>If you have some flexibility in your schedule, try to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel on alternative days<\/li>\n<li>Head out early in the morning<\/li>\n<li>Make your return before or after the busiest travel windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/summer-car-maintenance-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer Car Maintenance Tips<\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> Monitor Traffic<\/span> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Real-time navigation apps are great for informing you of accidents, road closures, and heavy congestion even before you start your journey.<\/p>\n<p>Keep an eye out for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current traffic conditions<\/li>\n<li>Construction areas<\/li>\n<li>Alternative routes<\/li>\n<li>Estimated arrival projections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Checking conditions before you leave can help optimize your route and travel time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29983 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2008016268-1-800x447.jpeg\" alt=\"Reading a map in a car\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2008016268-1-800x447.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2008016268-1-1160x647.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2008016268-1-1536x857.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2008016268-1-2048x1143.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2008016268-1-120x67.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2008016268-1-90x50.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2008016268-1-320x179.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2008016268-1-560x313.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2008016268-1-1920x1072.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_2008016268-1.jpeg 2752w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/447;\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong> Plan Ahead and Keep Options Open<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When you can, look for an alternative route as a backup. Having a second option in mind can come in handy if traffic suddenly accumulates because of an accident or construction.<\/p>\n<p>Before you leave:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Locate any secondary highways<\/li>\n<li>Download an offline map if you\u2019ll be passing through remote areas<\/li>\n<li>Check for any possible weather that could impact driving conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/six-tips-to-avoid-an-overheated-car-in-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Six Tips to Avoid an Overheated Car in Summer<\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong> Get Your Vehicle Ready<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Before heading out on your next summer road trip, inspect your vehicle to be sure it&#8217;s in great shape to make the journey.<\/p>\n<p>Check the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tire pressure<\/li>\n<li>Battery<\/li>\n<li>Oil and fluid levels<\/li>\n<li>Lights<\/li>\n<li>Brakes<\/li>\n<li>Windshield wipers<\/li>\n<li>Air conditioning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a comprehensive car prep list, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaa.com\/autorepair\/articles\/prepare-your-car-for-summer-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAA&#8217;s recommendations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29984 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_481016758-1-800x533.jpeg\" alt=\"car mechanic\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_481016758-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_481016758-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_481016758-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_481016758-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_481016758-1-120x80.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_481016758-1-90x60.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_481016758-1-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_481016758-1-560x373.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_481016758-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_481016758-1-scaled.jpeg 3000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong> Roll with It<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If traffic gets gnarly, rather than getting frustrated, it could be a good idea to pull over- if possible \u2013 a take a short break. It can be a nicer option than sitting in gridlock. Consider grabbing a meal, a cold drinks, or just stretching your legs. A little pit-stop can go a long way in breaking the monotony of bad traffic congestion while making the journey more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/top-5-tips-to-keep-your-engine-running-smoothly-in-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Tips to Keep Your Engine Running Smoothly in Summer<\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong> Practice Patience and Safety<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Aggressive driving almost never saves time. In fact, it mostly just increases the risk of accidents.<\/p>\n<p>Rules to drive by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep a safe following distance<\/li>\n<li>Avoid swerving between lanes<\/li>\n<li>Maintain focus and avoid distractions<\/li>\n<li>Obey legal speed limits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Safe driving isn\u2019t just for you and your passengers; it benefits everyone sharing the road.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong> Consider Alternative Holidates<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If your vacation time is not set to specific dates, think about traveling in middle of the week rather than a Friday afternoon or a Sunday evening. Midweek days are far less likely to be congested than popular weekend travel times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Traffic is an inevitable part of summer travel, but hours stuck in traffic doesn&#8217;t have to be. By getting an early start, checking traffic conditions, planning backup routes, and getting your vehicle ready, you can avoid many delays and experience a faster, safer, more enjoyable trip.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is the season for making road trips and memories, but it\u2019s also one of the busiest times of the year on highways. 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