Traffic Predict
I-405 North Traffic in Orange County
As of 11:16 am PST, I-405 North in Orange County is averaging 61 mph across 27 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Jamboree2, at 42 mph (usually 49 mph).
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Is I-405 North moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-405 North in Orange County is under 40 mph right now (as of 11:16 am PST).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 8:11 am: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I405 N / Culver Ave
- 8:11 am: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I405 N / Culver Ave
- 7:26 am: Traffic Hazard, I405 N / Woodruff Ave
- 7:11 am: Traffic Hazard, I405 N / Seal Beach Blvd Sbb
- 7:11 am: Traffic Hazard, I405 N / Seal Beach Blvd Sbb
- 11:25 pm: Traffic Hazard, I405 N / Irvine Center Dr Icd
- 10:25 pm: Traffic Hazard, I405 N / Brookhurst St Onr
- 7:25 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I405 N / Bristol St
Best time to drive I-405 North ("the 405")
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 42 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (58 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (42 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 4 pm (56 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 69 | 67 | 63 | 60 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 59 | 54 | 50 | 50 | 56 | 64 | 66 | 68 |
| Tue | 69 | 66 | 61 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 57 | 52 | 46 | 43 | 48 | 61 | 65 | 68 |
| Wed | 69 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 57 | 51 | 45 | 44 | 49 | 61 | 65 | 69 |
| Thu | 69 | 66 | 62 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 56 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 48 | 59 | 65 | 69 |
| Fri | 69 | 68 | 66 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 58 | 53 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 49 | 60 | 65 | 68 |
| Sat | 69 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 64 | 68 |
| Sun | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 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 42 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-405 North in Orange County?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (58 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (42 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 11:16 am PST, I-405 North in Orange County is averaging 61 mph across 27 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Jamboree2, at 42 mph (usually 49 mph).
Drives that use I-405 North
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-405 North and the roads around it:
Mission Viejo to Torrance · Mission Viejo to LAX · Mission Viejo to LGB · Mission Viejo to Carson · Mission Viejo to San Pedro · Lake Forest to Lakewood · Lake Forest to Carson · Lake Forest to San Pedro · Mission Viejo to Gardena · Lake Forest to Torrance
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