I-80 East Traffic in Sacramento
As of 11:16 am PST, I-80 East in Sacramento is averaging 64 mph across 81 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Is I-80 East moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-80 East in Sacramento is under 40 mph right now (as of 11:16 am PST).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 9:31 am: FIRE-Report of Fire, I80 E / Causeway
- 11:55 pm: Traffic Hazard, I80 E / Causeway
- 9:25 pm: Animal Hazard, I80 E / Jwo W El Camino Ave
- 8:41 pm: CZP-Assist with Construction, I80 E / Scales
- 7:25 pm: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I80 E / Raley Blvd
- 6:46 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I80 E / Reed Ave Ofr
- 6:46 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I80 E / Reed Ave Ofr
- 5:01 pm: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt, I80 E / Truxel Rd
Best time to drive I-80 East
Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 57 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (63 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (57 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 12 pm (63 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 59 | 61 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Tue | 68 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 58 | 59 | 64 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Wed | 68 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 58 | 58 | 64 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Thu | 68 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 59 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Fri | 68 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 59 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 68 |
| Sat | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
| Sun | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 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
When is traffic worst on I-80 East in Sacramento?
Traffic on I-80 East is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 57 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-80 East in Sacramento?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (63 mph on Wednesdays) and around 4 pm (57 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-80 East busy right now?
As of 11:16 am PST, I-80 East in Sacramento is averaging 64 mph across 81 sensors, about normal for this time.
Drives that use I-80 East
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-80 East and the roads around it:
Pittsburg to Rocklin · Napa to Rocklin · Fairfield to Rocklin · Vacaville to Rocklin · Fairfield to Lincoln · Vacaville to Lincoln · Martinez to Roseville · Concord to Roseville · Pittsburg to Roseville · Vallejo to Roseville
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