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I-95 South Traffic in Boston
As of 6:45 pm EDT, I-95 South in the Boston area is averaging 58 mph across 35 sensors, 3 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near I-95, at 31 mph (usually 32 mph).
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Is I-95 South moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 6:45 pm EDT, and why:
- Near I-95 S: 31 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 32 mph at this time).
- Near Mile 60.2 (1/3): 34 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 40 mph).
Best time to drive I-95 South
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 42 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (49 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (42 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 59 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 3 pm (55 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 64 | 55 | 52 | 56 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 56 | 64 | 65 | 64 |
| Tue | 67 | 62 | 53 | 49 | 51 | 57 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 53 | 49 | 46 | 43 | 51 | 63 | 64 | 63 |
| Wed | 67 | 63 | 54 | 50 | 51 | 57 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 53 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 50 | 61 | 64 | 63 |
| Thu | 67 | 62 | 54 | 50 | 53 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 53 | 47 | 44 | 42 | 48 | 61 | 64 | 63 |
| Fri | 67 | 65 | 60 | 58 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 52 | 62 | 64 | 65 |
| Sat | 67 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 64 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 63 | 64 | 66 |
| Sun | 67 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 66 | 62 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is I-95 South slow right now?
Near I-95 S: 31 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 32 mph at this time). Near Mile 60.2 (1/3): 34 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 40 mph).
When is traffic worst on I-95 South in Boston?
Traffic on I-95 South is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 42 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-95 South in Boston?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (49 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (42 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 59 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-95 South busy right now?
As of 6:45 pm EDT, I-95 South in the Boston area is averaging 58 mph across 35 sensors, 3 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near I-95, at 31 mph (usually 32 mph).
Drives that use I-95 South
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-95 South and the roads around it:
Peabody to Providence · Beverly Cove to Providence · Woburn to Providence · Peabody to Dedham · Lowell to Warwick · Billerica to Providence · Lowell to Providence · Lowell to Pawtucket · Nashua to Providence · Nashua to Pawtucket
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