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I-5 South Traffic in Bay Area

As of 4:45 am PDT, I-5 South in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 67 mph across 2 sensors, 4 mph slower than usual for this time.

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Is I-5 South moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-5 South in Bay Area is under 40 mph right now (as of 4:45 am PDT).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

Best time to drive I-5 South

Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 4 pm (about 55 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 9 am (60 mph on Fridays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (55 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 3 pm (63 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-5 South in Bay Area, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon7068676563636263625959616668686769
Tue7069686561626161626162616566686869
Wed7168676461626162626056556565676969
Thu7068686662616363646257566065686769
Fri7068666460615856576055555665696970
Sat7070706967676767686968687071717070
Sun6970717070696768666563646568707069

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-5 South in Bay Area?

Traffic on I-5 South is usually worst on Wednesday around 4 pm (about 55 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-5 South in Bay Area?

On weekdays, avoid around 9 am (60 mph on Fridays) and around 4 pm (55 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-5 South busy right now?

As of 4:45 am PDT, I-5 South in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 67 mph across 2 sensors, 4 mph slower than usual for this time.

Drives that use I-5 South

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-5 South and the roads around it:

Sacramento to Pleasanton · Sacramento to Antioch · Sacramento to Livermore · Sacramento to Pittsburg · Sacramento to Castro Valley · Sacramento to Dublin · Sacramento to Oakley · Roseville to Antioch · Sacramento to Stockton · Sacramento to Tracy

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