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SR-1 South Traffic in Bay Area

As of 3:31 pm PST, SR-1 South in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 49 mph across 28 sensors, 5 mph faster than usual 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 3:31 pm PST, and why:

Earlier in the last 24 hours

Best time to drive SR-1 South

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 44 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (63 mph on Fridays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (44 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 4 pm (58 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on SR-1 South in Bay Area, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6868666464646461585649454759666768
Tue6868666363636360575449464856646667
Wed6868666364646360565348454753646667
Thu6868666363646360585346444656646667
Fri6868666463636157535146444856646668
Sat6868686766656260595859586064656668
Sun6868686867656463626362636465666768

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: 12 mph, likely heavy traffic. Near East Of Morrissey Blvd At Hwy: 19 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 17 mph at this time).

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

Traffic on SR-1 South is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 44 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 (44 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is SR-1 South busy right now?

As of 3:31 pm PST, SR-1 South in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 49 mph across 28 sensors, 5 mph faster than usual 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:

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