Traffic Predict
I-280 South Traffic in Bay Area
As of 7:45 pm PST, I-280 South in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 60 mph across 38 sensors. The slowest stretch is near Geneva Ave, at 43 mph.
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Is I-280 South moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-280 South in Bay Area is under 40 mph right now (as of 7:45 pm PST).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 5:46 pm: Hit and Run No Injuries, I280 S Sr87 S Con / Sr87 S
- 4:55 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I280 S / Sr85 N I280 S Con
- 2:26 pm: Traffic Hazard, I280 S / Sr35 S I280 S Con
- 12:46 pm: Traffic Hazard, I280 S / Sneath Ln Ofr
- 12:46 pm: Traffic Hazard, I280 S / Sneath Ln Ofr
- 12:01 pm: Traffic Hazard, I280 S / I280 S Sr85 S Con
- 11:11 am: Traffic Hazard, I280 S / Bird Ave Ofr
- 8:11 am: Hit and Run No Injuries, I280 S / Trousdale Dr Ofr
Best time to drive I-280 South
Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 41 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (56 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (41 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 4 pm (61 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 67 | 67 | 64 | 60 | 61 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 60 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 53 | 62 | 65 | 66 |
| Tue | 67 | 67 | 62 | 56 | 58 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 58 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 46 | 56 | 64 | 67 |
| Wed | 67 | 67 | 63 | 57 | 60 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 41 | 44 | 56 | 64 | 67 |
| Thu | 67 | 67 | 63 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 58 | 48 | 44 | 42 | 47 | 56 | 64 | 67 |
| Fri | 67 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 57 | 49 | 47 | 48 | 53 | 60 | 64 | 66 |
| Sat | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 67 |
| Sun | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 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 South in Bay Area?
Traffic on I-280 South is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 41 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-280 South in Bay Area?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (56 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (41 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-280 South busy right now?
As of 7:45 pm PST, I-280 South in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 60 mph across 38 sensors. The slowest stretch is near Geneva Ave, at 43 mph.
Drives that use I-280 South
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-280 South and the roads around it:
Daly City to San Jose · Daly City to Campbell · Pacifica to San Jose · Daly City to Cupertino · Daly City to Sunnyvale · San Rafael to Sunnyvale · Novato to Sunnyvale · Petaluma to Sunnyvale · Daly City to Watsonville · Daly City to Santa Cruz
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