I-95 South Traffic in Northern Virginia

As of 3:45 am EST, I-95 South in Northern Virginia is averaging 70 mph across 16 sensors, 3 mph faster than usual for this time.

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Incidents on I-95 South right now

Crash: I-95 SB at Ramp from Rte 619 Rmp 25A, Rte 619 Rmp 25A; Rte 619 Rmp 25A

Is I-95 South moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-95 South in Northern Virginia is under 40 mph right now (as of 3:45 am EST).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

9:25 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 SB at the ramp to Centreport Parkway
8:35 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 SB at Ramp to Prince William Pkwy, Rte 294; Rte 95 Rmp 158B
7:05 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 SB at Ramp to Rte 95 Rmp 161A; Rte 95 Rmp 161B
7:05 pm: Crash, I-95 SB at Ramp from Rte 95; Rte 95 Rmp 151A
6:35 pm: Crash, I-95 SB at Rte 8900 Rmp 0B
6:15 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 SB at Ramp from Rte 95; Rte 95 Rmp 151A
2:30 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 SB at Ramp from Rte 630 Rmp 4A; Rte 630 Rmp 4A
2:00 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 SB at Ramp from Gordon Blvd, Rte 123, Rte 95 Rmp 160A; Rte 123 Rmp 0B

Best time to drive I-95 South

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 37 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (53 mph on Fridays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (37 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 57 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 2 pm (34 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-95 South in Northern Virginia, 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	66	65	65	65	59	57	60	59	56	46	41	40	47	53	63	66
Tue	68	67	66	67	65	61	59	61	61	53	46	42	42	48	51	59	66
Wed	68	66	65	67	66	60	58	60	59	53	43	38	39	48	50	54	65
Thu	68	66	65	65	64	58	54	57	58	53	45	38	37	45	48	58	65
Fri	68	66	61	57	57	53	47	48	50	46	41	41	41	43	49	53	61
Sat	68	66	66	67	67	63	61	62	62	59	52	50	47	47	52	56	66
Sun	68	68	68	68	65	59	49	39	35	34	34	34	34	40	43	47	62

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 South in Northern Virginia?

Traffic on I-95 South is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 37 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-95 South in Northern Virginia?

On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (53 mph on Fridays) and around 5 pm (37 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 57 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-95 South busy right now?

As of 3:45 am EST, I-95 South in Northern Virginia is averaging 70 mph across 16 sensors, 3 mph faster than usual for this time.

Plan ahead: Northern Virginia traffic tomorrow · Traffic estimator

Other freeways in Northern Virginia

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

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	66	65	65	65	59	57	60	59	56	46	41	40	47	53	63	66
Tue	68	67	66	67	65	61	59	61	61	53	46	42	42	48	51	59	66
Wed	68	66	65	67	66	60	58	60	59	53	43	38	39	48	50	54	65
Thu	68	66	65	65	64	58	54	57	58	53	45	38	37	45	48	58	65
Fri	68	66	61	57	57	53	47	48	50	46	41	41	41	43	49	53	61
Sat	68	66	66	67	67	63	61	62	62	59	52	50	47	47	52	56	66
Sun	68	68	68	68	65	59	49	39	35	34	34	34	34	40	43	47	62

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	66	65	65	65	59	57	60	59	56	46	41	40	47	53	63	66
Tue	68	67	66	67	65	61	59	61	61	53	46	42	42	48	51	59	66
Wed	68	66	65	67	66	60	58	60	59	53	43	38	39	48	50	54	65
Thu	68	66	65	65	64	58	54	57	58	53	45	38	37	45	48	58	65
Fri	68	66	61	57	57	53	47	48	50	46	41	41	41	43	49	53	61
Sat	68	66	66	67	67	63	61	62	62	59	52	50	47	47	52	56	66
Sun	68	68	68	68	65	59	49	39	35	34	34	34	34	40	43	47	62

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	66	65	65	65	59	57	60	59	56	46	41	40	47	53	63	66
Tue	68	67	66	67	65	61	59	61	61	53	46	42	42	48	51	59	66
Wed	68	66	65	67	66	60	58	60	59	53	43	38	39	48	50	54	65
Thu	68	66	65	65	64	58	54	57	58	53	45	38	37	45	48	58	65
Fri	68	66	61	57	57	53	47	48	50	46	41	41	41	43	49	53	61
Sat	68	66	66	67	67	63	61	62	62	59	52	50	47	47	52	56	66
Sun	68	68	68	68	65	59	49	39	35	34	34	34	34	40	43	47	62