Traffic Predict
I-405 North Traffic in Orange County
As of 8:45 am PDT, I-405 North in Orange County is averaging 68 mph across 70 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Best time to drive I-405 North ("the 405")
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 47 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (61 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (47 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 3 pm (59 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 69 | 67 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 59 | 64 | 65 | 68 |
| Tue | 69 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 59 | 55 | 52 | 49 | 54 | 63 | 66 | 68 |
| Wed | 69 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 50 | 48 | 53 | 62 | 65 | 68 |
| Thu | 70 | 67 | 65 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 50 | 47 | 53 | 62 | 66 | 69 |
| Fri | 69 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 55 | 53 | 50 | 50 | 55 | 62 | 65 | 68 |
| Sat | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 68 |
| Sun | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 68 |
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-405 North in Orange County?
Traffic on I-405 North is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 47 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-405 North in Orange County?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (61 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (47 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-405 North busy right now?
As of 8:45 am PDT, I-405 North in Orange County is averaging 68 mph across 70 sensors, about normal for this time.
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