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SR-99 North Traffic in Bakersfield
As of 11:16 am PST, SR-99 North in Bakersfield is averaging 63 mph across 31 sensors, about normal for this time.
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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 11:16 am PST).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 5:31 am: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, Sr99 N / Hosking Ave
- 8:55 pm: FIRE-Report of Fire, Sr99 N / Panama Ln
- 7:25 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, Sr99 N / Olive Dr Ofr
Best time to drive SR-99 North
Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 1 pm (about 62 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (62 mph on Thursdays) and the evening slowdown around 2 pm (62 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 11 am (64 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 66 |
| Tue | 67 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 65 | 66 |
| Wed | 68 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 64 | 65 | 66 |
| Thu | 67 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 66 |
| Fri | 67 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 67 |
| Sat | 67 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 67 |
| Sun | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 68 |
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 1 pm (about 62 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-99 North in Bakersfield?
On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (62 mph on Thursdays) and around 2 pm (62 mph on Wednesdays). 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 11:16 am PST, SR-99 North in Bakersfield is averaging 63 mph across 31 sensors, about normal for this time.
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:
Santa Clarita to Fresno · Bakersfield to Wasco · Bakersfield to Delano · Bakersfield to Corcoran · Bakersfield to Tulare · Bakersfield to Visalia · Bakersfield to Shafter · Arvin to Bakersfield · Oildale to Visalia · Los Angeles 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