Peak Holiday Travel Congestion: Atlanta vs. Major U.S. Metros

This chart compares peak holiday congestion levels across major U.S. metro corridors. Atlanta stands out among the most heavily impacted cities, with the Atlanta–Savannah route on I-16 experiencing more than a 50% increase in travel time during peak return periods — placing it in the same congestion tier as the country’s largest metro bottlenecks.

Atlanta ranks among the top metro areas experiencing severe holiday congestion spikes—particularly on the Atlanta–Savannah corridor, which sees travel times rise more than 50% during peak holiday return periods.
Chart: The Millar Law FirmSource: INRIX Traffic ForecastCreated with Datawrapper