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SR-85 North Traffic in Bay Area

As of 4:31 pm PST, SR-85 North in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 42 mph across 23 sensors, 19 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near Homestead Dr, at 13 mph (usually 53 mph). 4 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Slow stretches as of 4:31 pm PST, and why:

Earlier in the last 24 hours

Best time to drive SR-85 North

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 34 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (34 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (63 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 11 am (64 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on SR-85 North in Bay Area, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6764504452626565656565656465666767
Tue6863453442536265656564656464666667
Wed6863443542536265656564646364666667
Thu6863443543536164656564646364666667
Fri6865575361636464656564646465666667
Sat6767676666646464646565656565656667
Sun6767676766666565656565656566666667

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

Questions

Why is SR-85 North slow right now?

Near Homestead Dr Rm-n-loop: 13 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 53 mph). Near W Fremont Ave Rm-n-diag: 32 mph, likely heavy traffic. Near De Anza Blvd/saratoga-sunny: 33 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 64 mph). Near Union Ave Rm-s-diag: 34 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 65 mph).

When is traffic worst on SR-85 North in Bay Area?

Traffic on SR-85 North is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 34 mph).

What is the best time to drive SR-85 North in Bay Area?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (34 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (63 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is SR-85 North busy right now?

As of 4:31 pm PST, SR-85 North in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 42 mph across 23 sensors, 19 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near Homestead Dr, at 13 mph (usually 53 mph). 4 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

Drives that use SR-85 North

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on SR-85 North and the roads around it:

Salinas to Mountain View · Gilroy to Daly City · Morgan Hill to Daly City · Salinas to Cupertino · Watsonville to Redwood City · Santa Cruz to Palo Alto · Watsonville to San Mateo · Santa Cruz to Redwood City · Santa Cruz to San Mateo · Santa Cruz to South San Francisco

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