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SR-51 North Traffic in Sacramento
As of 10:15 am PDT, SR-51 North in Sacramento is averaging 61 mph across 19 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near 51nb At J St at 32 mph (usually 52 mph).
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Is SR-51 North moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 10:15 am PDT, and why:
- Near 51nb At J St: 32 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 52 mph).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 5:11 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, Sr51 N / E St
- 5:11 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, Sr51 N / E St
- 5:11 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, Sr51 N / Exposition Blvd
Best time to drive SR-51 North
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 5 pm (about 32 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (58 mph on Thursdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (32 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (56 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 65 | 62 | 60 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 57 | 50 | 41 | 43 | 62 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Tue | 68 | 66 | 60 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 47 | 35 | 32 | 53 | 65 | 66 | 68 |
| Wed | 68 | 65 | 62 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 57 | 47 | 36 | 33 | 52 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
| Thu | 68 | 65 | 61 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 54 | 45 | 36 | 34 | 54 | 65 | 66 | 67 |
| Fri | 68 | 65 | 61 | 60 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 55 | 52 | 44 | 42 | 45 | 59 | 64 | 66 | 67 |
| Sat | 68 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 67 |
| Sun | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 67 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is SR-51 North slow right now?
Near 51nb At J St: 32 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 52 mph).
When is traffic worst on SR-51 North in Sacramento?
Traffic on SR-51 North is usually worst on Tuesday around 5 pm (about 32 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-51 North in Sacramento?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (58 mph on Thursdays) and around 5 pm (32 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-51 North busy right now?
As of 10:15 am PDT, SR-51 North in Sacramento is averaging 61 mph across 19 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near 51nb At J St at 32 mph (usually 52 mph).
Drives that use SR-51 North
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on SR-51 North and the roads around it:
Elk Grove to Roseville · Stockton to Citrus Heights · Stockton to Roseville · Stockton to Rocklin · Stockton to Lincoln · Elk Grove to Citrus Heights · Sacramento to Orangevale · Sacramento to Citrus Heights · Sacramento to Rocklin · Sacramento to Roseville
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