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SR-85 North Traffic in Bay Area

As of 10:15 am PDT, SR-85 North in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 62 mph across 35 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Blossom Hill Rd at 38 mph (usually 62 mph).

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Is SR-85 North moving right now?

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

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Best time to drive SR-85 North

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 33 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (33 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 10 am (64 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on SR-85 North in Bay Area, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6764494353616465666565656465666667
Tue6863433341536265656564656465666667
Wed6862433542536265656564646365666767
Thu6863433544546265656564646364666667
Fri6865565361636364656564646465666668
Sat6767676766646465656565656566666668
Sun6767676767666565656565666666666667

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 Blossom Hill Rd: 38 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 62 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 33 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (33 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 10:15 am PDT, SR-85 North in the San Francisco Bay Area is averaging 62 mph across 35 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Blossom Hill Rd at 38 mph (usually 62 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:

Mountain View to San Francisco · Mountain View to Oakland · Mountain View to Berkeley · Mountain View to San Mateo · Mountain View to Hayward · Mountain View to Richmond · Mountain View to SFO · Mountain View to OAK · Mountain View to Palo Alto

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