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I-238 South Traffic in Bay Area
As of 12:30 pm PDT, I-238 South in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 49 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Hesperian Blvd at 36 mph (usually 40 mph).
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Is I-238 South moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 12:30 pm PDT, and why:
- Near Hesperian Blvd: 36 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 40 mph).
Best time to drive I-238 South
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 3 pm (about 48 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (50 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (48 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 55 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 11 am (59 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 65 | 61 | 56 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 65 |
| Tue | 66 | 62 | 55 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 55 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 51 | 51 | 61 | 65 | 64 | 67 |
| Wed | 66 | 62 | 54 | 50 | 55 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 58 | 65 | 65 | 67 |
| Thu | 66 | 61 | 54 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 67 |
| Fri | 66 | 60 | 57 | 52 | 53 | 56 | 55 | 51 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 54 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 67 |
| Sat | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 66 |
| Sun | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 66 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is I-238 South slow right now?
Near Hesperian Blvd: 36 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 40 mph).
When is traffic worst on I-238 South in Bay Area?
Traffic on I-238 South is usually worst on Tuesday around 3 pm (about 48 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-238 South in Bay Area?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (50 mph on Wednesdays) and around 3 pm (48 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 55 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-238 South busy right now?
As of 12:30 pm PDT, I-238 South in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 49 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Hesperian Blvd at 36 mph (usually 40 mph).
Drives that use I-238 South
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-238 South and the roads around it:
Alameda to Modesto · OAK to Pleasanton · Oakland to Pleasanton · OAK to Hayward · Berkeley to Hayward · Oakland to Hayward
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