The Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and some people are getting a head start on traveling to their holiday destination.

AAA says that from Thursday to Monday, more than 37 million people are expected to travel. That's up 60% from last year.

According to AAA, 90% of travelers will be driving. One of the worst times to be on the road is between 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Friday.

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Aside from traffic, the gas prices have skyrocketed.

The average price for gas on the island is $3.06.

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Gas Buddy says Montauk Native Gasoline in Mastic is the cheapest in Suffolk at $2.69 a gallon.

In Nassau, the cheapest regular gas is $2.75 at the Conoco in Hempstead.