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I-280 North Traffic in Bay Area

As of 11:16 am PST, I-280 North in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 56 mph across 39 sensors. The slowest stretch is at 18 mph (usually 52 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Incidents on I-280 North right now

Is I-280 North moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 11:16 am PST, and why:

Earlier in the last 24 hours

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 (60 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-280 North in Bay Area, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6765565058626364646362605660646566
Tue6765534249586264646462575456636566
Wed6765534250586263636261575456636566
Thu6765524251596364646360555355616567
Fri6766595762636363636260585657616567
Sat6667666564636260606061626263646566
Sun6566666666646362626261626364646566

Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.

Questions

Why is I-280 North slow right now?

Near 17/880 Ic: 18 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 52 mph). Near S Of Monterey Blvd: 38 mph, likely a nearby incident: Trfc Collision-No Inj (I280 N / Ocean Ave Onr).

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 11:16 am PST, I-280 North in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 56 mph across 39 sensors. The slowest stretch is at 18 mph (usually 52 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 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:

San Jose to Daly City · Santa Clara to San Rafael · Santa Clara to Novato · Campbell to Daly City · Santa Clara to Daly City · Sunnyvale to San Rafael · Sunnyvale to Novato · Sunnyvale to Petaluma · San Jose to Pacifica · Cupertino to Daly City

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