Bronx residents will be hitting the road over the next few days for Fourth of July getaways.

AAA says the best time to leave today is before 12 p.m. or after 9 p.m. Today is the busiest travel day for drivers ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

The holiday falls on a Friday this year. AAA is projecting record high numbers this year for Fourth of July travel, with a predicted 1.7 million more travelers than last year. Around 6.1 million people are expected to be driving to their holiday destinations.