I-605 North Traffic in Los Angeles

As of 10:15 am PDT, I-605 North in Los Angeles is averaging 53 mph across 12 sensors, 3 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near Valley 1 at 29 mph (usually 42 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Incidents on I-605 North right now

Traffic Hazard: I605 N / LIVE OAK AVE

Is I-605 North moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 10:15 am PDT, and why:

Near Valley 1: 29 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 42 mph).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

11:30 pm: Traffic Hazard, I605 N To / I210 E
10:30 pm: Hit and Run No Injuries, I605 N To / I210 W
5:41 pm: Traffic Hazard, I605 N / Live Oak Ave Ofr
5:30 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I605 N / I210 E I605 N Con
5:11 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I605 N / I210 E I605 N Con
2:01 pm: Traffic Hazard, I605 N / Slauson Ave Ofr
1:55 pm: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I605 N / NO SR60
1:55 pm: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I605 N / NO SR60

Best time to drive I-605 North ("the 605")

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 42 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (54 mph on Thursdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (42 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 54 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 3 pm (56 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-605 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	68	64	59	57	56	55	55	54	54	51	45	44	46	52	61	65	67
Tue	68	63	57	54	55	56	56	55	54	49	45	43	43	48	58	64	67
Wed	68	62	58	55	55	56	56	56	55	50	46	42	44	50	58	63	67
Thu	68	62	57	54	55	55	55	55	52	47	44	42	42	46	57	63	67
Fri	68	63	58	56	55	55	53	50	45	44	43	42	44	50	58	63	66
Sat	67	66	64	63	62	60	59	58	58	57	56	56	58	60	63	64	66
Sun	67	68	67	66	66	65	63	62	62	62	62	63	63	64	64	63	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-605 North slow right now?

Near Valley 1: 29 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 42 mph).

When is traffic worst on I-605 North in Los Angeles?

Traffic on I-605 North is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 42 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-605 North in Los Angeles?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (54 mph on Thursdays) and around 4 pm (42 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 54 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-605 North busy right now?

Drives that use I-605 North

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-605 North and the roads around it:

Long Beach to Azusa · Torrance to Azusa · LAX to Azusa · Downey to Azusa · LGB to Azusa · Anaheim to Azusa · Long Beach to San Dimas · Long Beach to La Verne · Long Beach to Arcadia · Downey to Arcadia

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Other freeways in Los Angeles

SR-2 East · SR-2 West · I-5 North · I-5 South · I-10 East · I-10 West · SR-14 North · SR-14 South · SR-23 North · SR-23 South · SR-47 South · SR-57 North · SR-57 South · SR-60 East · SR-60 West · SR-71 North · SR-71 South · SR-90 East · SR-90 West · SR-91 East · SR-91 West · US-101 North · US-101 South · I-105 East · I-105 West · I-110 North · I-110 South · SR-118 East · SR-118 West · SR-134 East · SR-134 West · SR-170 North · SR-170 South · I-210 East · I-210 West · I-405 North · I-405 South · I-605 South · I-710 North · I-710 South

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	68	64	59	57	56	55	55	54	54	51	45	44	46	52	61	65	67
Tue	68	63	57	54	55	56	56	55	54	49	45	43	43	48	58	64	67
Wed	68	62	58	55	55	56	56	56	55	50	46	42	44	50	58	63	67
Thu	68	62	57	54	55	55	55	55	52	47	44	42	42	46	57	63	67
Fri	68	63	58	56	55	55	53	50	45	44	43	42	44	50	58	63	66
Sat	67	66	64	63	62	60	59	58	58	57	56	56	58	60	63	64	66
Sun	67	68	67	66	66	65	63	62	62	62	62	63	63	64	64	63	67

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	68	64	59	57	56	55	55	54	54	51	45	44	46	52	61	65	67
Tue	68	63	57	54	55	56	56	55	54	49	45	43	43	48	58	64	67
Wed	68	62	58	55	55	56	56	56	55	50	46	42	44	50	58	63	67
Thu	68	62	57	54	55	55	55	55	52	47	44	42	42	46	57	63	67
Fri	68	63	58	56	55	55	53	50	45	44	43	42	44	50	58	63	66
Sat	67	66	64	63	62	60	59	58	58	57	56	56	58	60	63	64	66
Sun	67	68	67	66	66	65	63	62	62	62	62	63	63	64	64	63	67

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	68	64	59	57	56	55	55	54	54	51	45	44	46	52	61	65	67
Tue	68	63	57	54	55	56	56	55	54	49	45	43	43	48	58	64	67
Wed	68	62	58	55	55	56	56	56	55	50	46	42	44	50	58	63	67
Thu	68	62	57	54	55	55	55	55	52	47	44	42	42	46	57	63	67
Fri	68	63	58	56	55	55	53	50	45	44	43	42	44	50	58	63	66
Sat	67	66	64	63	62	60	59	58	58	57	56	56	58	60	63	64	66
Sun	67	68	67	66	66	65	63	62	62	62	62	63	63	64	64	63	67