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I-5 North Traffic in Bakersfield
As of 4:45 pm PDT, I-5 North in Bakersfield is averaging 55 mph across 5 sensors, 5 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near I-5 At Sr 43 - Nb at 28 mph (usually 50 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is I-5 North moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 4:45 pm PDT, and why:
- Near I-5 At Sr 43 - Nb: 28 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 50 mph).
Best time to drive I-5 North
Traffic is usually worst on Monday around 8 pm (about 55 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (64 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (56 mph on Mondays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 5 pm (62 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 69 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 57 | 58 | 56 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 61 |
| Tue | 66 | 65 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 65 |
| Wed | 68 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 64 |
| Thu | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 66 |
| Fri | 68 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 62 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 67 |
| Sat | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 |
| Sun | 68 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is I-5 North slow right now?
Near I-5 At Sr 43 - Nb: 28 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 50 mph).
When is traffic worst on I-5 North in Bakersfield?
Traffic on I-5 North is usually worst on Monday around 8 pm (about 55 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-5 North in Bakersfield?
On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (64 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (56 mph on Mondays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-5 North busy right now?
As of 4:45 pm PDT, I-5 North in Bakersfield is averaging 55 mph across 5 sensors, 5 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near I-5 At Sr 43 - Nb at 28 mph (usually 50 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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