MA-3 South Traffic in Boston

As of 1:45 am EST, MA-3 South in the Boston area is averaging 68 mph across 9 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is MA-3 South moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of MA-3 South in Boston is under 40 mph right now (as of 1:45 am EST).

Best time to drive MA-3 South

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 45 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (60 mph on Fridays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (45 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 59 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 12 pm (50 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 MA-3 South in Boston?

Traffic on MA-3 South is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 45 mph).

What is the best time to drive MA-3 South in Boston?

On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (60 mph on Fridays) and around 4 pm (45 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 59 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is MA-3 South busy right now?

As of 1:45 am EST, MA-3 South in the Boston area is averaging 68 mph across 9 sensors, about normal for this time.

Drives that use MA-3 South

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on MA-3 South and the roads around it:

Boston to Plymouth MA · Cambridge to Plymouth MA · Newton to Plymouth MA · Framingham to Plymouth MA · Woburn to Plymouth MA · Dedham to Plymouth MA · Natick to Plymouth MA · BOS to Plymouth MA · Waltham to Plymouth MA · Burlington MA to Plymouth MA

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Other freeways in Boston

US-1 South · MA-3 North · 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 · I-495 South