Traffic Predict
I-15 South Traffic in Orange County
As of 11:16 am PST, I-15 South in Orange County is averaging 61 mph across 28 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Is I-15 South moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-15 South in Orange County is under 40 mph right now (as of 11:16 am PST).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 8:11 am: Traffic Hazard, I15 S So / Temescal Canyon Rd
- 8:11 am: Traffic Hazard, I15 S So / Temescal Canyon Rd
- 6:46 am: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I15 S No / Hidden Valley Pkwy Hv
- 6:46 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I15 S / Magnolia Ave Ofr
- 5:25 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I15 S No / 6th St Rv Exit 100
- 4:55 pm: Traffic Hazard, I15 S So / Temescal Canyon Rd
- 3:31 pm: Hit and Run No Injuries, I15 S So / 4th St Rv
- 3:31 pm: Hit and Run No Injuries, I15 S So / 4th St Rv
Best time to drive I-15 South ("the 15")
Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 44 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (59 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (44 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 60 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 3 pm (49 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 66 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 58 | 51 | 48 | 49 | 55 | 63 | 65 | 67 |
| Tue | 67 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 47 | 48 | 51 | 62 | 66 | 68 |
| Wed | 67 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 55 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 52 | 60 | 65 | 67 |
| Thu | 67 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 51 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 50 | 58 | 64 | 67 |
| Fri | 67 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 59 | 51 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 49 | 54 | 60 | 66 |
| Sat | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 62 | 55 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 53 | 56 | 61 | 64 | 67 |
| Sun | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 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 South in Orange County?
Traffic on I-15 South is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 44 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-15 South in Orange County?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (59 mph on Tuesdays) and around 3 pm (44 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 60 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-15 South busy right now?
As of 11:16 am PST, I-15 South in Orange County is averaging 61 mph across 28 sensors, about normal for this time.
Drives that use I-15 South
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-15 South and the roads around it:
Ontario to San Marcos · Rancho Cucamonga to Carlsbad · Ontario to Vista · Rancho Cucamonga to Oceanside · Upland to Oceanside · Upland to Vista · Rancho Cucamonga to Vista · Ontario to Fallbrook · Rancho Cucamonga to Fallbrook · Upland to Temecula
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