Traffic Predict

I-5 North Traffic in Bakersfield

As of 8:45 am PDT, I-5 North in Bakersfield is averaging 66 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Best time to drive I-5 North

Traffic is usually worst on Monday around 7 pm (about 60 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 6 am (64 mph on Mondays) and the evening slowdown around 7 pm (60 mph on Mondays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 3 pm (63 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-5 North in Bakersfield, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6664656566666463636261606160606065
Tue6564656566666564626161616161616065
Wed6666666666666565636262626261606165
Thu6665656666666664626162626361616165
Fri6766666667666564636262626463646466
Sat6667666666666666666665656666666666
Sun6767676766676666666563646464646464

Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.

Questions

When is traffic worst on I-5 North in Bakersfield?

Traffic on I-5 North is usually worst on Monday around 7 pm (about 60 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-5 North in Bakersfield?

On weekdays, avoid around 6 am (64 mph on Mondays) and around 7 pm (60 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 8:45 am PDT, I-5 North in Bakersfield is averaging 66 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time.

Other freeways in Bakersfield

I-5 South · SR-58 East · SR-58 West · SR-99 North · SR-99 South