Best Time to Drive from Anaheim to Downey

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 17 minutes via I-5 North, usually 17 at this time.

On weekdays the 15-mile drive from Anaheim to Downey (via I-5 North) usually takes as little as 16 minutes and up to 20 minutes, when leaving around 5:30 pm on Fridays. The fastest times to leave are before 8 am or after 7 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 18 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 4:30 pm on Saturdays (18 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from Anaheim to Downey?

On weekdays, leave before 8 am or after 7 pm. The drive usually takes about 16 minutes then, versus up to 20 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Downey?

The 15-mile drive usually takes 16 to 20 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 18 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Anaheim to Downey?

Leaving around 5:30 pm on Fridays is usually slowest, about 20 minutes.

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