I-605 North Traffic in Orange County

As of 10:15 am PDT, I-605 North in Orange County is averaging 55 mph across 9 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Firestone at 33 mph (usually 36 mph).

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Is I-605 North moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 10:15 am PDT, and why:

Near Firestone: 33 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 36 mph at this time).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

2:10 am: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I605 N / Firestone Blvd Ofr
2:02 am: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt, I605 N / Alondra Blvd Ofr
5:41 pm: Traffic Hazard, I605 N / Carson St Ofr
4:40 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I605 N / FIRESTONE BLVD
4:40 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I605 N / Alondra Blvd
3:35 pm: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I605 N / Carson St
3:10 pm: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I605 N / Carson St
3:10 pm: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I605 N / Carson St Ofr

Best time to drive I-605 North ("the 605")

Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 4 pm (about 43 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (52 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (43 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 57 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 4 pm (56 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-605 North in Orange County, by day and hour (local time)
Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	68	65	60	57	57	58	57	57	57	54	49	47	48	55	63	66	67
Tue	68	63	56	52	55	57	58	58	57	53	49	45	45	52	61	65	67
Wed	68	64	57	53	56	57	58	58	57	52	48	43	43	50	58	63	67
Thu	67	63	57	54	56	58	58	58	56	52	46	43	43	51	60	64	67
Fri	68	65	62	60	59	58	57	57	55	52	48	47	48	54	60	63	67
Sat	67	67	67	66	64	63	62	61	59	58	57	56	57	59	61	63	66
Sun	67	68	67	67	66	65	64	63	62	62	62	62	63	63	63	64	67

Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.

Questions

Why is I-605 North slow right now?

Near Firestone: 33 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 36 mph at this time).

When is traffic worst on I-605 North in Orange County?

Traffic on I-605 North is usually worst on Wednesday around 4 pm (about 43 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-605 North in Orange County?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (52 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (43 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 57 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-605 North busy right now?

As of 10:15 am PDT, I-605 North in Orange County is averaging 55 mph across 9 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Firestone at 33 mph (usually 36 mph).

Drives that use I-605 North

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-605 North and the roads around it:

Fountain Valley to Los Angeles · Huntington Beach to East Los Angeles · Seal Beach to Los Angeles · Westminster to Los Angeles · Westminster to Glendale · Westminster to Hollywood · Irvine to Montebello · Irvine to Rosemead · Huntington Beach to West Covina · Huntington Beach to El Monte

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Other freeways in Orange County

SR-1 North · SR-1 South · I-5 North · I-5 South · 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 South

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	68	65	60	57	57	58	57	57	57	54	49	47	48	55	63	66	67
Tue	68	63	56	52	55	57	58	58	57	53	49	45	45	52	61	65	67
Wed	68	64	57	53	56	57	58	58	57	52	48	43	43	50	58	63	67
Thu	67	63	57	54	56	58	58	58	56	52	46	43	43	51	60	64	67
Fri	68	65	62	60	59	58	57	57	55	52	48	47	48	54	60	63	67
Sat	67	67	67	66	64	63	62	61	59	58	57	56	57	59	61	63	66
Sun	67	68	67	67	66	65	64	63	62	62	62	62	63	63	63	64	67

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	68	65	60	57	57	58	57	57	57	54	49	47	48	55	63	66	67
Tue	68	63	56	52	55	57	58	58	57	53	49	45	45	52	61	65	67
Wed	68	64	57	53	56	57	58	58	57	52	48	43	43	50	58	63	67
Thu	67	63	57	54	56	58	58	58	56	52	46	43	43	51	60	64	67
Fri	68	65	62	60	59	58	57	57	55	52	48	47	48	54	60	63	67
Sat	67	67	67	66	64	63	62	61	59	58	57	56	57	59	61	63	66
Sun	67	68	67	67	66	65	64	63	62	62	62	62	63	63	63	64	67

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	68	65	60	57	57	58	57	57	57	54	49	47	48	55	63	66	67
Tue	68	63	56	52	55	57	58	58	57	53	49	45	45	52	61	65	67
Wed	68	64	57	53	56	57	58	58	57	52	48	43	43	50	58	63	67
Thu	67	63	57	54	56	58	58	58	56	52	46	43	43	51	60	64	67
Fri	68	65	62	60	59	58	57	57	55	52	48	47	48	54	60	63	67
Sat	67	67	67	66	64	63	62	61	59	58	57	56	57	59	61	63	66
Sun	67	68	67	67	66	65	64	63	62	62	62	62	63	63	63	64	67