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I-290 East Traffic in Boston
As of 1:45 am EST, I-290 East in the Boston area is averaging 64 mph across 7 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Is I-290 East moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-290 East in Boston is under 40 mph right now (as of 1:45 am EST).
Best time to drive I-290 East
Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 8 am (about 48 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (48 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (55 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 11 am (60 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 67 | 63 | 56 | 55 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 64 |
| Tue | 67 | 65 | 54 | 50 | 59 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Wed | 67 | 65 | 54 | 48 | 57 | 62 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 65 |
| Thu | 66 | 64 | 56 | 55 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 62 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 |
| Fri | 67 | 66 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 61 | 65 | 66 | 66 |
| Sat | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 66 | 62 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 67 |
| Sun | 67 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 64 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
When is traffic worst on I-290 East in Boston?
Traffic on I-290 East is usually worst on Wednesday around 8 am (about 48 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-290 East in Boston?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (48 mph on Wednesdays) and around 3 pm (55 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-290 East busy right now?
As of 1:45 am EST, I-290 East in the Boston area is averaging 64 mph across 7 sensors, about normal for this time.
Drives that use I-290 East
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-290 East and the roads around it:
Holden to Boston · Worcester to Lowell · Worcester to Burlington MA · Worcester to Peabody · Worcester to Andover · Worcester to Marlborough · Worcester to Acton · Worcester to Westford · Worcester to Billerica · Worcester to Chelmsford
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