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I-5 North Traffic in Sacramento

As of 11:16 am PST, I-5 North in Sacramento is averaging 60 mph across 46 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near County Rd, at 40 mph (usually 48 mph).

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Incidents on I-5 North right now

Is I-5 North moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-5 North in Sacramento is under 40 mph right now (as of 11:16 am PST).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

Best time to drive I-5 North

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 50 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (53 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (50 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 12 pm (65 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-5 North in Sacramento, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6967636263636262616160545561656466
Tue6965585358606060595958525158656567
Wed6865585459605960606057525156646568
Thu6864585458606061616156515158656668
Fri6966646464636264646257505458636668
Sat6968686766666565656566666767676768
Sun6968686867676666666667676767676668

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 Friday around 4 pm (about 50 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (53 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (50 mph on Fridays). 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 11:16 am PST, I-5 North in Sacramento is averaging 60 mph across 46 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near County Rd, at 40 mph (usually 48 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:

Sacramento to Clearlake · Stockton to Woodland · Manteca to Woodland · Tracy to Woodland · Elk Grove to Woodland · Folsom to Woodland · Rancho Cordova to Woodland · Stockton to North Highlands · Brentwood to Roseville · Stockton to Rio Linda

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Other freeways in Sacramento

I-5 South · US-50 East · US-50 West · SR-51 North · SR-51 South · SR-65 North · SR-65 South · I-80 East · I-80 West · SR-99 North · SR-99 South · SR-113 South