Traffic Predict

I-90 West Traffic in Boston

As of 1:45 am EST, I-90 West in the Boston area is averaging 53 mph across 10 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near I-90 W To Airport, at 12 mph (usually 24 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Is I-90 West moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 1:45 am EST, and why:

Best time to drive I-90 West

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 31 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (52 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (31 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 57 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 12 pm (53 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-90 West in Boston, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6262585657585757585549454652595957
Tue6262565255595959595547404147576058
Wed6263565255585959585444394046576058
Thu6262565255585757575242373743555958
Fri6263595758585452504233313545575959
Sat6063636362575456575959606061626162
Sun6063646564615653545555555658596059

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

Questions

Why is I-90 West slow right now?

Near I-90 W To Airport: 12 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 24 mph).

When is traffic worst on I-90 West in Boston?

Traffic on I-90 West is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 31 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-90 West in Boston?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (52 mph on Wednesdays) and around 4 pm (31 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 57 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-90 West busy right now?

As of 1:45 am EST, I-90 West in the Boston area is averaging 53 mph across 10 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near I-90 W To Airport, at 12 mph (usually 24 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

Drives that use I-90 West

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-90 West and the roads around it:

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