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I-5 South Traffic in Orange County
As of 3:45 am PDT, I-5 South in Orange County is averaging 68 mph across 8 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Incidents on I-5 South right now
- CLOSURE of a Road: I5 S / Alicia Pkwy
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 3:45 am PDT).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 2:55 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Avery Pkwy
- 11:50 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Sr91
- 7:25 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Camino de Estrella
- 4:40 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Alicia Pkwy Ofr
- 4:40 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Alicia Pkwy Ofr
- 4:20 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Newport Ave Ofr
- 4:20 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Newport Ave Ofr
- 3:45 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Harbor Blvd
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 11 am (62 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 70 | 62 | 56 | 55 | 59 | 64 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 69 |
| Tue | 69 | 59 | 53 | 53 | 56 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 68 |
| Wed | 70 | 60 | 54 | 52 | 55 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 69 |
| Thu | 69 | 60 | 54 | 53 | 56 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 68 |
| Fri | 69 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Sat | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 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 3:45 am PDT, I-5 South in Orange County is averaging 68 mph across 8 sensors, about normal for this time.
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:
Los Angeles to San Diego · Downey to Oceanside · Whittier to Oceanside · Buena Park to Oceanside · Los Angeles to San Clemente · Glendale to San Clemente · Brea to San Diego · Anaheim to Encinitas · Anaheim to Escondido · Anaheim to San Marcos
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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