SR-99 North Traffic in Bakersfield

As of 9:45 am PDT, SR-99 North in Bakersfield is averaging 64 mph across 31 sensors.

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Is SR-99 North moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of SR-99 North in Bakersfield is under 40 mph right now (as of 9:45 am PDT).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

• 3:10 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr99 N / Sr58 E
• 10:55 am: Animal Hazard, Sr99 N / Hosking Rd Onr

Best time to drive SR-99 North

Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 6 am (about 62 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 6 am (62 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 2 pm (62 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 10 am (64 mph).

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 Wednesday around 6 am (about 62 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 6 am (62 mph on Wednesdays) and around 2 pm (62 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is SR-99 North busy right now?

As of 9:45 am PDT, SR-99 North in Bakersfield is averaging 64 mph across 31 sensors.

Drives that use SR-99 North

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on SR-99 North and the roads around it:

Los Angeles to Bakersfield · Santa Clarita to Bakersfield

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Other freeways in Bakersfield

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