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SR-99 North Traffic in Bakersfield

As of 8:45 am PDT, SR-99 North in Bakersfield is averaging 64 mph across 31 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Best time to drive SR-99 North

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 1 pm (about 61 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (62 mph on Fridays) and the evening slowdown around 2 pm (62 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 10 am (63 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on SR-99 North in Bakersfield, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6764656464636262626363636364646466
Tue6663656464636362636263646665656567
Wed6763656463636262626364646565656566
Thu6764656464636362626363646666656566
Fri6763636362626261616262636566656566
Sat6765646463636464656565666767666767
Sun6766676666666666666665666666666567

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 SR-99 North in Bakersfield?

Traffic on SR-99 North is usually worst on Friday around 1 pm (about 61 mph).

What is the best time to drive SR-99 North in Bakersfield?

On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (62 mph on Fridays) and around 2 pm (62 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is SR-99 North busy right now?

As of 8:45 am PDT, SR-99 North in Bakersfield is averaging 64 mph across 31 sensors, about normal for this time.

Other freeways in Bakersfield

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