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I-80 West Traffic in Bay Area

As of 10:15 am PDT, I-80 West in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 63 mph across 127 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Gilman St Off-w-diag at 24 mph (usually 51 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Slow stretches as of 10:15 am PDT, and why:

Earlier in the last 24 hours

Best time to drive I-80 West

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 47 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (47 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (54 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 58 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (52 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-80 West in Bay Area, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6854494752535660616363646465676768
Tue6954474751535560636363636061676768
Wed7056494751525460636363625861666768
Thu6955494751535558616261595458666869
Fri6958555556596161606060585556626668
Sat6868676765625553525353545457626468
Sun6969696866646158565354555660626369

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

Questions

Why is I-80 West slow right now?

Near Gilman St Off-w-diag: 24 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 51 mph).

When is traffic worst on I-80 West in Bay Area?

Traffic on I-80 West is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 47 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-80 West in Bay Area?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (47 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (54 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 58 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-80 West busy right now?

As of 10:15 am PDT, I-80 West in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 63 mph across 127 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Gilman St Off-w-diag at 24 mph (usually 51 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

Drives that use I-80 West

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-80 West and the roads around it:

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