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I-93 South Traffic in Boston
As of 6:45 pm EDT, I-93 South in the Boston area is averaging 52 mph across 30 sensors, 4 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is at 26 mph (usually 34 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is I-93 South moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 6:45 pm EDT, and why:
- Near Mile 21.1 (1/1): 26 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 34 mph).
- Near Mile 21.1 (1/1): 29 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 36 mph at this time).
Best time to drive I-93 South
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 31 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (31 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (38 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 53 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 3 pm (48 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 64 | 51 | 39 | 39 | 46 | 53 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 51 | 61 | 62 | 60 |
| Tue | 64 | 48 | 32 | 31 | 38 | 48 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 44 | 39 | 45 | 57 | 60 | 61 |
| Wed | 65 | 49 | 34 | 31 | 38 | 47 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 39 | 44 | 56 | 59 | 59 |
| Thu | 64 | 50 | 36 | 34 | 41 | 50 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 47 | 43 | 42 | 38 | 42 | 54 | 58 | 59 |
| Fri | 65 | 57 | 48 | 47 | 50 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 50 | 45 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 48 | 56 | 60 | 62 |
| Sat | 68 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 62 | 56 | 53 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 57 | 60 | 62 |
| Sun | 68 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 60 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is I-93 South slow right now?
Near Mile 21.1 (1/1): 26 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 34 mph). Near Mile 21.1 (1/1): 29 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 36 mph at this time).
When is traffic worst on I-93 South in Boston?
Traffic on I-93 South is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 31 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-93 South in Boston?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (31 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (38 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 53 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-93 South busy right now?
As of 6:45 pm EDT, I-93 South in the Boston area is averaging 52 mph across 30 sensors, 4 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is at 26 mph (usually 34 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
Drives that use I-93 South
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-93 South and the roads around it:
Manchester to Brockton · Manchester to Quincy · Lawrence to Fall River · Lawrence to Brockton · Manchester to South Boston · Concord to South Boston · Manchester to Brookline · Andover to Braintree · Andover to Brockton · Andover to Plymouth MA
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