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I-5 North Traffic in Sacramento

As of 10:30 am PDT, I-5 North in Sacramento is averaging 64 mph across 46 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Wb Cosumnes River at 45 mph (usually 57 mph).

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Is I-5 North moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-5 North in Sacramento is under 40 mph right now (as of 10:30 am PDT).

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Best time to drive I-5 North

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 46 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (46 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (47 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (63 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-5 North in Sacramento, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6965605963636362626259515261656566
Tue6864524658606161616157494757656568
Wed6864534858616162626156484757666567
Thu6964555158606062626053474859666767
Fri6865626263626162625953485158636567
Sat6968676766656464636465656667676768
Sun6869686766666666666667676868686768

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 North in Sacramento?

Traffic on I-5 North is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 46 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-5 North in Sacramento?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (46 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (47 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-5 North busy right now?

As of 10:30 am PDT, I-5 North in Sacramento is averaging 64 mph across 46 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Wb Cosumnes River at 45 mph (usually 57 mph).

Drives that use I-5 North

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-5 North and the roads around it:

Stockton to Sacramento · Elk Grove to SMF · Folsom to SMF · Sacramento to SMF · Roseville to SMF · Davis to SMF · San Francisco to Sacramento · Oakland to Sacramento · Davis to Sacramento

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