I-5 South Traffic in Orange County

As of 8:45 am PDT, I-5 South in Orange County is averaging 65 mph across 131 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Incidents on I-5 South right now

• MZP-Assist CT with Maintenance: I5 S / Cristianitos Rd Ofr
• Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt: I5 S / Cristianitos No

Best time to drive I-5 South ("the 5")

Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 8 am (about 54 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (54 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (55 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 11 am (61 mph).

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 54 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-5 South in Orange County?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (54 mph on Wednesdays) and around 5 pm (55 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-5 South busy right now?

As of 8:45 am PDT, I-5 South in Orange County is averaging 65 mph across 131 sensors, about normal for this time.

Other freeways in Orange County

SR-1 North · SR-1 South · I-5 North · I-15 North · I-15 South · SR-22 East · SR-22 West · SR-55 North · SR-55 South · SR-57 North · SR-57 South · SR-71 North · SR-71 South · SR-73 North · SR-73 South · SR-74 East · SR-91 East · SR-91 West · SR-133 North · SR-133 South · SR-142 East · SR-142 West · SR-241 North · SR-241 South · SR-261 North · SR-261 South · I-405 North · I-405 South · I-605 North · I-605 South