SR-241 North Traffic in Orange County
As of 2:45 pm PDT, SR-241 North in Orange County is averaging 62 mph across 38 sensors, 4 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near S Of Sant Creek at 21 mph (usually 62 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Incidents on SR-241 North right now
- Animal Hazard: Sr241 N / Portola Pkwy
Is SR-241 North moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 2:45 pm PDT, and why:
- Near S Of Sant Creek: 21 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 62 mph).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 1:15 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr241 N / Portola Pkwy
- 3:10 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr241 N / Sr133
Best time to drive SR-241 North ("the 241")
Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 61 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (67 mph on Mondays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (61 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 4 pm (67 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Tue | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Wed | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Thu | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Fri | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Sat | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Sun | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is SR-241 North slow right now?
Near S Of Sant Creek: 21 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 62 mph).
When is traffic worst on SR-241 North in Orange County?
Traffic on SR-241 North is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 61 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-241 North in Orange County?
On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (67 mph on Mondays) and around 5 pm (61 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-241 North busy right now?
As of 2:45 pm PDT, SR-241 North in Orange County is averaging 62 mph across 38 sensors, 4 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near S Of Sant Creek at 21 mph (usually 62 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
Drives that use SR-241 North
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on SR-241 North and the roads around it:
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