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I-405 South Traffic in Orange County
As of 2:45 pm PDT, I-405 South in Orange County is averaging 60 mph across 25 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Spruce at 43 mph (usually 62 mph).
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Incidents on I-405 South right now
- Traffic Hazard: I405 S / I405 S I605 N Con
Is I-405 South moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-405 South in Orange County is under 40 mph right now (as of 2:45 pm PDT).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 1:05 pm: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I405 S / Bristol St
- 11:55 am: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I405 S / Sr55
- 11:25 am: Traffic Hazard, I405 S / I605
- 11:25 am: Traffic Hazard, I405 S / Seal Beach Blvd Sbb
- 11:00 am: Traffic Hazard, I405 S / I605
- 10:55 am: Traffic Hazard, I405 S / I605
- 8:40 am: Traffic Hazard, I405 S / FAIRVIEW RD FV
- 8:40 am: Traffic Hazard, I405 S / Fairview Rd
Best time to drive I-405 South ("the 405")
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 50 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (50 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (57 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 3 pm (61 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 69 | 63 | 56 | 55 | 59 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 62 | 65 | 66 | 68 |
| Tue | 69 | 62 | 53 | 50 | 55 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 61 | 65 | 67 | 68 |
| Wed | 69 | 62 | 53 | 52 | 55 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 61 | 65 | 66 | 69 |
| Thu | 69 | 62 | 54 | 53 | 57 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 68 |
| Fri | 69 | 63 | 57 | 57 | 61 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 65 | 68 |
| Sat | 69 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 69 |
| Sun | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 69 |
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 South in Orange County?
Traffic on I-405 South is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 50 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-405 South in Orange County?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (50 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (57 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-405 South busy right now?
As of 2:45 pm PDT, I-405 South in Orange County is averaging 60 mph across 25 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Spruce at 43 mph (usually 62 mph).
Drives that use I-405 South
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-405 South and the roads around it:
Santa Monica to Mission Viejo · Torrance to Mission Viejo · LAX to Mission Viejo · LGB to Mission Viejo · Long Beach to Mission Viejo · Long Beach to Lake Forest · San Pedro to Irvine · Carson to Irvine · Compton to Irvine · Hawthorne to Irvine
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