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SR-99 South Traffic in Bakersfield

As of 8:45 am PDT, SR-99 South in Bakersfield is averaging 65 mph across 34 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Best time to drive SR-99 South

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 60 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (62 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (60 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (65 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on SR-99 South in Bakersfield, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6766666463636363636362616363626265
Tue6865666463626263636362606263636366
Wed6865666463626263636462626365646366
Thu6865666463636363636463616465646366
Fri6865666463636363636361606266656566
Sat6766666665656565656666666767666667
Sun6767676767666666666666666666666566

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 South in Bakersfield?

Traffic on SR-99 South is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 60 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (62 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (60 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is SR-99 South busy right now?

As of 8:45 am PDT, SR-99 South in Bakersfield is averaging 65 mph across 34 sensors, about normal for this time.

Other freeways in Bakersfield

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