SR-55 South Traffic in Orange County
As of 12:15 pm PDT, SR-55 South in Orange County is averaging 58 mph across 25 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near N/o Dyer Mvds at 36 mph (usually 34 mph).
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Is SR-55 South moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 12:15 pm PDT, and why:
- Near N/o Dyer Mvds: 36 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 34 mph at this time).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 11:10 am: Traffic Hazard, Sr55 S / Edinger Ave
- 5:55 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, Sr55 S / Sr22
- 11:40 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr55 S / Baker St
- 10:35 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, Sr55 S / Mcfadden Ave
- 4:05 pm: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, Sr55 S / Victoria St
Best time to drive SR-55 South ("the 55")
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 49 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (49 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (57 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 59 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 12 pm (59 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 61 | 55 | 52 | 55 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Tue | 68 | 60 | 53 | 49 | 52 | 55 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Wed | 68 | 61 | 54 | 52 | 54 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 57 | 60 | 65 | 66 | 66 |
| Thu | 68 | 61 | 56 | 54 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 67 |
| Fri | 68 | 61 | 56 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 60 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 66 |
| Sat | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 68 |
| Sun | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 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-55 South slow right now?
Near N/o Dyer Mvds: 36 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 34 mph at this time).
When is traffic worst on SR-55 South in Orange County?
Traffic on SR-55 South is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 49 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-55 South in Orange County?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (49 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (57 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 59 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-55 South busy right now?
As of 12:15 pm PDT, SR-55 South in Orange County is averaging 58 mph across 25 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near N/o Dyer Mvds at 36 mph (usually 34 mph).
Drives that use SR-55 South
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on SR-55 South and the roads around it:
Murrieta to Huntington Beach · Fullerton to Huntington Beach · Hemet to Huntington Beach · Perris to Huntington Beach · Corona to Costa Mesa · Menifee to Huntington Beach · Moreno Valley to Huntington Beach · Riverside to Costa Mesa · Moreno Valley to Costa Mesa · Fontana to Huntington Beach
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