I-15 North Traffic in Orange County

As of 12:15 pm PDT, I-15 North in Orange County is averaging 52 mph across 27 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Temescal Canyon at 21 mph (usually 34 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Slow stretches as of 12:15 pm PDT, and why:

Near Temescal Canyon: 21 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 34 mph).
Near Magnolia N/b On: 29 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 28 mph at this time).
Near .19 S/o Jct 15/91: 34 mph, likely heavy traffic.
Near Weirick Rd: 38 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 46 mph).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

6:45 am: Traffic Hazard, I15 N / Dos Lagos
6:40 am: Traffic Hazard, I15 N / Dos Lagos
2:30 pm: Traffic Hazard, I15 N / 2nd St Ofr

Best time to drive I-15 North ("the 15")

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 39 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (39 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (49 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 55 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 11 am (50 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-15 North in Orange County, 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	62	49	40	40	48	55	57	57	55	55	55	60	63	65	66	66	67
Tue	65	50	39	39	47	54	57	58	57	55	54	58	61	65	67	67	68
Wed	66	49	39	43	47	52	57	57	56	54	55	60	62	66	67	67	68
Thu	64	50	39	40	46	53	56	57	57	52	49	56	62	66	66	67	68
Fri	67	59	49	45	50	55	54	53	52	50	49	53	58	63	67	67	68
Sat	68	67	66	63	58	53	50	50	51	51	53	55	58	61	65	65	67
Sun	67	67	67	66	63	59	52	50	52	54	59	62	63	65	64	64	68

Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.

Questions

Why is I-15 North slow right now?

Near Temescal Canyon: 21 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 34 mph). Near Magnolia N/b On: 29 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 28 mph at this time). Near .19 S/o Jct 15/91: 34 mph, likely heavy traffic. Near Weirick Rd: 38 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 46 mph).

When is traffic worst on I-15 North in Orange County?

Traffic on I-15 North is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 39 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-15 North in Orange County?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (39 mph on Tuesdays) and around 3 pm (49 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 55 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

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Drives that use I-15 North

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-15 North and the roads around it:

San Marcos to Ontario · Vista to Ontario · Carlsbad to Rancho Cucamonga · Oceanside to Rancho Cucamonga · Vista to Rancho Cucamonga · Murrieta to Ontario · Murrieta to Rancho Cucamonga · Temecula to ONT · Lake Elsinore to Riverside · Temecula to Long Beach

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Other freeways in Orange County

SR-1 North · SR-1 South · I-5 North · I-5 South · I-15 South · SR-22 East · SR-22 West · SR-55 North · SR-55 South · SR-57 North · SR-57 South · SR-71 North · SR-71 South · SR-73 North · SR-73 South · SR-74 East · SR-91 East · SR-91 West · SR-133 North · SR-133 South · SR-142 East · SR-142 West · SR-241 North · SR-241 South · SR-261 North · SR-261 South · I-405 North · I-405 South · I-605 North · I-605 South

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	62	49	40	40	48	55	57	57	55	55	55	60	63	65	66	66	67
Tue	65	50	39	39	47	54	57	58	57	55	54	58	61	65	67	67	68
Wed	66	49	39	43	47	52	57	57	56	54	55	60	62	66	67	67	68
Thu	64	50	39	40	46	53	56	57	57	52	49	56	62	66	66	67	68
Fri	67	59	49	45	50	55	54	53	52	50	49	53	58	63	67	67	68
Sat	68	67	66	63	58	53	50	50	51	51	53	55	58	61	65	65	67
Sun	67	67	67	66	63	59	52	50	52	54	59	62	63	65	64	64	68

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	62	49	40	40	48	55	57	57	55	55	55	60	63	65	66	66	67
Tue	65	50	39	39	47	54	57	58	57	55	54	58	61	65	67	67	68
Wed	66	49	39	43	47	52	57	57	56	54	55	60	62	66	67	67	68
Thu	64	50	39	40	46	53	56	57	57	52	49	56	62	66	66	67	68
Fri	67	59	49	45	50	55	54	53	52	50	49	53	58	63	67	67	68
Sat	68	67	66	63	58	53	50	50	51	51	53	55	58	61	65	65	67
Sun	67	67	67	66	63	59	52	50	52	54	59	62	63	65	64	64	68

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	62	49	40	40	48	55	57	57	55	55	55	60	63	65	66	66	67
Tue	65	50	39	39	47	54	57	58	57	55	54	58	61	65	67	67	68
Wed	66	49	39	43	47	52	57	57	56	54	55	60	62	66	67	67	68
Thu	64	50	39	40	46	53	56	57	57	52	49	56	62	66	66	67	68
Fri	67	59	49	45	50	55	54	53	52	50	49	53	58	63	67	67	68
Sat	68	67	66	63	58	53	50	50	51	51	53	55	58	61	65	65	67
Sun	67	67	67	66	63	59	52	50	52	54	59	62	63	65	64	64	68