I-83 North Traffic in Baltimore
As of 1:30 am EST, I-83 North in Baltimore is averaging 68 mph across 3 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Incidents on I-83 North right now
- Debris In Roadway: I-83 NORTH AT MM 25.5
- Other incident: I-83 NORTH PRIOR TO COLD BOTTOM RD (MM 25.5)
Is I-83 North moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-83 North in Baltimore is under 40 mph right now (as of 1:30 am EST).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 8:11 pm: Disabled In Roadway, I-83 NORTH AT EXIT 20A SHAWAN RD (NB) (MM 20.0)
Best time to drive I-83 North
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 64 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 9 am (67 mph on Thursdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (64 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 68 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 5 am (66 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 67 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Tue | 68 | 67 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 69 |
| Wed | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
| Thu | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 68 |
| Fri | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
| Sat | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 69 |
| Sun | 66 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 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 64 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-83 North in Baltimore?
On weekdays, avoid around 9 am (67 mph on Thursdays) and around 5 pm (64 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 68 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-83 North busy right now?
As of 1:30 am EST, I-83 North in Baltimore is averaging 68 mph across 3 sensors, about normal for this time.
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