Traffic Predict
I-280 South Traffic in Bay Area
As of 8:45 am PDT, I-280 South in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 66 mph across 63 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Incidents on I-280 South right now
- Animal Hazard: I280 S / Black Mountain Rd Ofr
- Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj: I280 S / Westborough Blvd Ofr
Best time to drive I-280 South
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 45 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (57 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (45 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 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 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 59 | 63 | 65 | 66 |
| Tue | 66 | 65 | 60 | 57 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 58 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 53 | 60 | 64 | 66 |
| Wed | 66 | 65 | 61 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 58 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 52 | 59 | 64 | 66 |
| Thu | 66 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 58 | 52 | 50 | 45 | 50 | 60 | 64 | 67 |
| Fri | 66 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 56 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 57 | 62 | 64 | 66 |
| Sat | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 66 |
| Sun | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 66 |
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 Thursday around 5 pm (about 45 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-280 South in Bay Area?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (57 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (45 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-280 South busy right now?
As of 8:45 am PDT, I-280 South in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 66 mph across 63 sensors, about normal for this time.
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