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I-95 North Traffic in Northern Virginia
As of 11:45 pm EDT, I-95 North in Northern Virginia is averaging 72 mph across 12 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Is I-95 North moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-95 North in Northern Virginia is under 40 mph right now (as of 11:45 pm EDT).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 10:10 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Maint Bdy;
- 7:10 pm: Crash, I-95 NB at Ramp to Rte 95; Rte 95 Rmp 151A
- 5:40 pm: Crash, I-95 NB at Ramp to Rest Area I-95N mp156 ; Rte 95 Rest Area at mp156
- 5:00 pm: Crash, I-95 NB at the ramp to Dale City / Rippon Landing
- 3:55 pm: Crash, I-95 NB at Ramp to Rte 95 Rmp 158A; Rte 95 Dist/Coll at mp158
- 3:25 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Ramp from Russell Rd, Rte 90500; Rte 90500 Rmp 1B
- 3:25 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Ramp to Rte 95 Rmp 150B; Rte 95 Rmp 150A
- 3:10 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Ramp from Rte 1 Rmp 177B; Rte 1 Rmp 177A
Best time to drive I-95 North
Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 7 am (about 49 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (49 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (50 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 66 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (47 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 69 |
| Tue | 64 | 57 | 50 | 62 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 62 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 70 |
| Wed | 63 | 56 | 49 | 59 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 60 | 56 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 65 | 69 | 70 |
| Thu | 67 | 59 | 54 | 62 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 63 | – | 50 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 69 | 69 |
| Fri | 66 | 60 | 57 | 67 | 68 | 66 | 63 | 58 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 54 | 62 |
| Sat | 70 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 57 | 51 | 48 | 47 | 49 | 54 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 70 |
| Sun | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 65 | 64 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 65 | 69 |
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-95 North in Northern Virginia?
Traffic on I-95 North is usually worst on Wednesday around 7 am (about 49 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-95 North in Northern Virginia?
On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (49 mph on Wednesdays) and around 4 pm (50 mph on Thursdays). 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 11:45 pm EDT, I-95 North in Northern Virginia is averaging 72 mph across 12 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Other freeways in Northern Virginia
I-66 East · I-66 West · I-95 South · I-270 North · I-270 South