Traffic Predict
I-280 North Traffic in Bay Area
As of 10:15 am PDT, I-280 North in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 60 mph across 48 sensors. The slowest stretch is near N Of 1st St at 42 mph.
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Is I-280 North moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-280 North in Bay Area is under 40 mph right now (as of 10:15 am PDT).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 9:05 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I280 N / Foothill Expy Ofr
- 9:05 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I280 N / Foothill Expy Ofr
- 8:15 am: Animal Hazard, I280 N / Hickey Blvd Ofr
- 7:55 pm: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I280 N / Sr87 I280 N Con
- 6:25 pm: FIRE-Report of Fire, I280 N / John Daly Blvd Onr
- 6:25 pm: Traffic Hazard, I280 N / John Daly Blvd Onr
- 5:41 pm: Hit and Run No Injuries, I280 N / Farm Hill Blvd Ofr
- 4:40 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I280 N / FOOTHILL EXPY OFR
Best time to drive I-280 North
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 42 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (42 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (53 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (59 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 67 | 65 | 56 | 51 | 58 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 57 | 61 | 65 | 66 | 67 |
| Tue | 67 | 65 | 53 | 42 | 48 | 58 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 63 | 65 | 67 |
| Wed | 67 | 65 | 53 | 42 | 50 | 58 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 63 | 65 | 66 |
| Thu | 67 | 65 | 52 | 42 | 51 | 58 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 55 | 53 | 55 | 62 | 65 | 67 |
| Fri | 67 | 66 | 58 | 58 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 58 | 57 | 59 | 62 | 65 | 67 |
| Sat | 66 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 66 |
| Sun | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 67 |
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-280 North in Bay Area?
Traffic on I-280 North is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 42 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-280 North in Bay Area?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (42 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (53 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-280 North busy right now?
As of 10:15 am PDT, I-280 North in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 60 mph across 48 sensors. The slowest stretch is near N Of 1st St at 42 mph.
Drives that use I-280 North
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-280 North and the roads around it:
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