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I-5 South Traffic in Orange County
As of 1:01 pm PST, I-5 South in Orange County is averaging 64 mph across 80 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Basilone Rd, at 44 mph (usually 62 mph).
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Is I-5 South moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-5 South in Orange County is under 40 mph right now (as of 1:01 pm PST).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 12:01 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / The City Dr
- 11:31 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Avenida Vista Hermosa Vh
- 11:11 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Palizada
- 11:11 am: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I5 S / Tustin Ranch Rd Trr
- 11:11 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Avenida Vista Hermosa Vh
- 11:11 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Palizada
- 10:45 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / 17th St
- 10:01 am: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt, I5 S / Cristianitos Rd
Best time to drive I-5 South ("the 5")
Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 8 am (about 52 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (52 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (59 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 10 am (63 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 70 | 62 | 56 | 55 | 58 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 64 | 67 | 68 | 69 |
| Tue | 69 | 59 | 53 | 52 | 56 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Wed | 70 | 60 | 53 | 52 | 55 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 62 | 67 | 67 | 69 |
| Thu | 70 | 60 | 54 | 53 | 56 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 64 | 67 | 67 | 69 |
| Fri | 69 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 68 |
| Sat | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Sun | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 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-5 South in Orange County?
Traffic on I-5 South is usually worst on Wednesday around 8 am (about 52 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-5 South in Orange County?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (52 mph on Wednesdays) and around 5 pm (59 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-5 South busy right now?
As of 1:01 pm PST, I-5 South in Orange County is averaging 64 mph across 80 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Basilone Rd, at 44 mph (usually 62 mph).
Drives that use I-5 South
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-5 South and the roads around it:
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