How to avoid Thanksgiving traffic when traveling from Richmond VA to Fairfax VA? -

I am going up to Fairfax tomorrow from downtown Richmond VA and I was wondering if anyone who has made the commute a lot knows any tips on how to avoid insane traffic. I try to avoid Northern VA at all costs typically.

If you re going in the middle of Thanksgiving Day, I don t think it would be that bad because lots of people will be with their families and not commuting then. When you go back home, make sure not to go on Sunday late afternoon/evening - it s absolutely awful. Go earlier in the day or very late at night if you need to go on Sun.