I-15 North Traffic in Orange County
As of 8:45 am PDT, I-15 North in Orange County is averaging 54 mph across 36 sensors, 7 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near Temescal Canyon at 25 mph (usually 59 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Best time to drive I-15 North ("the 15")
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 49 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (49 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (49 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 55 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 12 pm (53 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 64 | 57 | 53 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 59 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 67 |
| Tue | 65 | 55 | 50 | 49 | 52 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Wed | 66 | 57 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 56 | 58 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Thu | 65 | 56 | 50 | 49 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 53 | 49 | 53 | 57 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Fri | 67 | 61 | 55 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 53 | 50 | 49 | 51 | 55 | 61 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Sat | 67 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 59 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 67 |
| Sun | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 60 | 55 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 67 |
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-15 North in Orange County?
Traffic on I-15 North is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 49 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-15 North in Orange County?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (49 mph on Tuesdays) and around 3 pm (49 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 55 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-15 North busy right now?
As of 8:45 am PDT, I-15 North in Orange County is averaging 54 mph across 36 sensors, 7 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near Temescal Canyon at 25 mph (usually 59 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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