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I-270 North Traffic in Northern Virginia

As of 12:45 am EDT, I-270 North in Northern Virginia is averaging 68 mph across 9 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is I-270 North moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-270 North in Northern Virginia is under 40 mph right now (as of 12:45 am EDT).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

Best time to drive I-270 North

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 43 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (66 mph on Fridays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (43 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 66 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 2 pm (53 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-270 North in Northern Virginia, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6868676868676768676357505060656870
Tue6968676868676868665951494751636768
Wed6968676868676767666051494652626668
Thu7067676867676767655852444349596568
Fri6967676766666459555146454746516467
Sat6969686866585760595457626265646667
Sun6867686766666158545356626665646567

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 I-270 North in Northern Virginia?

Traffic on I-270 North is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 43 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-270 North in Northern Virginia?

On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (66 mph on Fridays) and around 5 pm (43 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 66 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-270 North busy right now?

As of 12:45 am EDT, I-270 North in Northern Virginia is averaging 68 mph across 9 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Other freeways in Northern Virginia

I-66 East · I-66 West · I-95 North · I-95 South · I-270 South