I-405 North Traffic in Los Angeles

As of 3:31 pm PST, I-405 North in Los Angeles is averaging 31 mph across 8 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is north of Venice, at 15 mph (usually 24 mph). 5 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Is I-405 North moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 3:31 pm PST, and why:

Near N/o Venice: 15 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 24 mph).
Near No Of Santa Monica: 22 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 21 mph at this time).
Near Ventura: 29 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 26 mph at this time).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

3:11 pm: Road/Weather Conditions, I405 N
2:41 pm: Traffic Hazard, I405 N / Nordhoff St
1:55 pm: Traffic Hazard, I405 N / Wilmington Ave
1:55 pm: Traffic Hazard, I405 N / Wilmington Ave
11:11 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I405 N / Hawthorne Blvd
11:11 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I405 N / Hawthorne Blvd
7:11 am: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I405 N / Wilshire Blvd
7:11 am: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I405 N / SANTA MONICA BLVD

Best time to drive I-405 North ("the 405")

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 45 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (47 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (45 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 54 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 3 pm (51 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-405 North in Los Angeles, by day and hour (local time)
Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	57	51	50	53	55	56	57	56	53	51	50	50	55	63	66	68
Tue	67	56	48	47	50	53	56	57	56	53	51	49	48	52	60	65	68
Wed	67	55	48	47	50	53	55	56	55	52	49	47	46	51	59	64	67
Thu	67	56	49	47	50	53	55	55	54	51	48	46	45	50	59	64	68
Fri	68	59	54	52	53	54	53	52	50	47	46	46	48	52	59	64	68
Sat	68	68	66	65	62	59	56	54	53	52	51	52	53	56	60	63	67
Sun	68	68	68	67	65	63	59	57	55	54	55	56	57	58	60	62	67

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

Questions

Why is I-405 North slow right now?

Near N/o Venice: 15 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 24 mph). Near No Of Santa Monica: 22 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 21 mph at this time). Near Ventura: 29 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 26 mph at this time).

When is traffic worst on I-405 North in Los Angeles?

Traffic on I-405 North is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 45 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-405 North in Los Angeles?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (47 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (45 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 54 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-405 North busy right now?

Drives that use I-405 North

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-405 North and the roads around it:

Huntington Beach to Sylmar · Fountain Valley to Sylmar · Huntington Beach to Canyon Country · Westminster to Sylmar · Garden Grove to Sylmar · Fountain Valley to Santa Clarita · Seal Beach to Santa Clarita · Huntington Beach to Valencia · Westminster to Santa Clarita · Fountain Valley to Valencia

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Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	57	51	50	53	55	56	57	56	53	51	50	50	55	63	66	68
Tue	67	56	48	47	50	53	56	57	56	53	51	49	48	52	60	65	68
Wed	67	55	48	47	50	53	55	56	55	52	49	47	46	51	59	64	67
Thu	67	56	49	47	50	53	55	55	54	51	48	46	45	50	59	64	68
Fri	68	59	54	52	53	54	53	52	50	47	46	46	48	52	59	64	68
Sat	68	68	66	65	62	59	56	54	53	52	51	52	53	56	60	63	67
Sun	68	68	68	67	65	63	59	57	55	54	55	56	57	58	60	62	67

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	57	51	50	53	55	56	57	56	53	51	50	50	55	63	66	68
Tue	67	56	48	47	50	53	56	57	56	53	51	49	48	52	60	65	68
Wed	67	55	48	47	50	53	55	56	55	52	49	47	46	51	59	64	67
Thu	67	56	49	47	50	53	55	55	54	51	48	46	45	50	59	64	68
Fri	68	59	54	52	53	54	53	52	50	47	46	46	48	52	59	64	68
Sat	68	68	66	65	62	59	56	54	53	52	51	52	53	56	60	63	67
Sun	68	68	68	67	65	63	59	57	55	54	55	56	57	58	60	62	67

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	57	51	50	53	55	56	57	56	53	51	50	50	55	63	66	68
Tue	67	56	48	47	50	53	56	57	56	53	51	49	48	52	60	65	68
Wed	67	55	48	47	50	53	55	56	55	52	49	47	46	51	59	64	67
Thu	67	56	49	47	50	53	55	55	54	51	48	46	45	50	59	64	68
Fri	68	59	54	52	53	54	53	52	50	47	46	46	48	52	59	64	68
Sat	68	68	66	65	62	59	56	54	53	52	51	52	53	56	60	63	67
Sun	68	68	68	67	65	63	59	57	55	54	55	56	57	58	60	62	67