SR-1 South Traffic in Bay Area

As of 2:45 pm PDT, SR-1 South in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 51 mph across 29 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Soquel Dr Next Exit Sign Hwy 1 at 8 mph (usually 8 mph). 6 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Is SR-1 South moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 2:45 pm PDT, and why:

• Near Soquel Dr Next Exit Sign Hwy 1: 8 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 8 mph at this time).
• Near Bay Ave / Porter St At Hwy 1 S: 11 mph, likely heavy traffic.
• Near East Of Morrissey Blvd At Hwy: 13 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 15 mph at this time).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

• 9:10 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, Sr1 S / Morrissey
• 8:40 am: CFIRE-Car Fire, Sr1 S / Morrissey
• 7:05 am: CZP-Assist with Construction, Sr1 S / Buena Vista Dr Ofr
• 6:45 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, Sr1 S / State Park Dr Ofr
• 6:55 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr1 S / Sr35 Sr1 S Con

Best time to drive SR-1 South

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 43 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (63 mph on Fridays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (43 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 60 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 2 pm (58 mph).

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

Questions

Why is SR-1 South slow right now?

Near Soquel Dr Next Exit Sign Hwy 1: 8 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 8 mph at this time). Near Bay Ave / Porter St At Hwy 1 S: 11 mph, likely heavy traffic. Near East Of Morrissey Blvd At Hwy: 13 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 15 mph at this time).

When is traffic worst on SR-1 South in Bay Area?

Traffic on SR-1 South is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 43 mph).

What is the best time to drive SR-1 South in Bay Area?

On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (63 mph on Fridays) and around 4 pm (43 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 60 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is SR-1 South busy right now?

As of 2:45 pm PDT, SR-1 South in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 51 mph across 29 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Soquel Dr Next Exit Sign Hwy 1 at 8 mph (usually 8 mph). 6 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

Drives that use SR-1 South

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on SR-1 South and the roads around it:

San Francisco to Watsonville · San Jose to Live Oak · San Francisco to Live Oak

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