I-495 South Traffic in Boston

As of 6:45 pm EDT, I-495 South in the Boston area is averaging 68 mph across 29 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is I-495 South moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-495 South in Boston is under 40 mph right now (as of 6:45 pm EDT).

Best time to drive I-495 South

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 54 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (58 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (54 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 65 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 12 pm (67 mph).

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-495 South in Boston?

Traffic on I-495 South is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 54 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-495 South in Boston?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (58 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (54 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 65 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-495 South busy right now?

As of 6:45 pm EDT, I-495 South in the Boston area is averaging 68 mph across 29 sensors, about normal for this time.

Drives that use I-495 South

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-495 South and the roads around it:

Haverhill to Providence · Lawrence to Providence · Chelmsford to Providence · Haverhill to Worcester · Worcester to Plymouth MA · Worcester to New Bedford · Lawrence to Worcester · Worcester to Taunton · Framingham to New Bedford · Framingham Center to New Bedford

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Other freeways in Boston

US-1 South · MA-3 North · MA-3 South · US-3 South · MA-24 North · I-90 East · I-90 West · I-93 North · I-93 South · I-95 North · I-95 South · I-290 East · I-290 West · I-495 North