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I-95 North Traffic in Northern Virginia
As of 11:35 am EST, I-95 North in Northern Virginia is averaging 57 mph across 12 sensors, 8 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is at 36 mph (usually 59 mph).
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Incidents on I-95 North right now
- Crash: I-95 NB at Ramp from Gordon Blvd, Rte 123; Rte 123 Rmp 0A
Is I-95 North moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 11:35 am EST, and why:
- Near Mile 152.3: 36 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 59 mph).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 9:45 am: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at the ramp to Dale City / Rippon Landing
- 6:55 am: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Rte 95 Weigh Station at mp154
- 5:11 am: Crash, I-95 NB at Ramp from Rte 1 Rmp 177B; Rte 1 Rmp 177A
- 11:35 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Ramp from Rte 294 Rmp 14B; Rte 95 Dist/Coll at mp158
- 11:05 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Rte 8900 Rmp 0A
- 9:15 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Ramp to Rte 95 Rmp 140B; Rte 95 Rmp 140A
- 3:55 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Ramp to Gunston Cove Rd, Lorton Rd, Rte 642 Rmp 2B, Rte 642, Rte 600; Rte 95 Rmp 163A
- 3:45 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Ramp to Rte 95, Rte 95 Rmp 134A; Rte 95 Rmp 134A
Best time to drive I-95 North
Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 7 am (about 51 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (51 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (54 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 66 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 2 pm (47 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 62 | 55 | 52 | 61 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 59 | 63 | 68 | 69 | 70 |
| Tue | 64 | 54 | 51 | 62 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 70 |
| Wed | 64 | 55 | 51 | 60 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 63 | 60 | 62 | 60 | 62 | 65 | 67 | 70 |
| Thu | 65 | 56 | 53 | 62 | 65 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 67 | 63 | 60 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 62 | 69 | 70 |
| Fri | 67 | 60 | 59 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 65 | 61 | 56 | 57 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 65 |
| Sat | 71 | 70 | 71 | 69 | 64 | 58 | 52 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 54 | 63 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 70 |
| Sun | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 70 |
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 North slow right now?
Near Mile 152.3: 36 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 59 mph).
When is traffic worst on I-95 North in Northern Virginia?
Traffic on I-95 North is usually worst on Wednesday around 7 am (about 51 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-95 North in Northern Virginia?
On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (51 mph on Wednesdays) and around 3 pm (54 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 66 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-95 North busy right now?
As of 11:35 am EST, I-95 North in Northern Virginia is averaging 57 mph across 12 sensors, 8 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is at 36 mph (usually 59 mph).
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