I-83 North Traffic in Baltimore
As of 9:00 pm EDT, I-83 North in Baltimore is averaging 64 mph across 4 sensors, 5 mph slower than usual for this time.
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Is I-83 North moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-83 North in Baltimore is under 40 mph right now (as of 9:00 pm EDT).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 2:30 pm: Disabled In Roadway, I-83 NORTH AT W 41ST ST (MM 7.1)
- 9:30 am: Vehicle Fire, I-83 NORTH AT EXIT 18 MD 943 WARREN RD (NB) (MM 18.5)
- 7:20 am: Personal Injury, I-83 NORTH PRIOR TO EXIT 9B W COLD SPRING LA (NB) (MM 7.6)
Best time to drive I-83 North
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 62 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 6 am (65 mph on Mondays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (62 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 5 am (62 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 67 | 65 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | – | 69 |
| Tue | 69 | 66 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 69 |
| Wed | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
| Thu | – | – | – | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 62 | 63 | 67 | 69 | 68 |
| Fri | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 69 |
| Sat | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 69 |
| Sun | 62 | 64 | 66 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 65 | 67 | 68 | – | 69 | 67 | 68 | 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 I-83 North in Baltimore?
Traffic on I-83 North is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 62 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-83 North in Baltimore?
On weekdays, avoid around 6 am (65 mph on Mondays) and around 5 pm (62 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-83 North busy right now?
As of 9:00 pm EDT, I-83 North in Baltimore is averaging 64 mph across 4 sensors, 5 mph slower than usual for this time.
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