I-15 South Traffic in San Diego

As of 10:45 pm PST, I-15 South in San Diego is averaging 66 mph across 60 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Center City Pkwy, at 37 mph (usually 67 mph).

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Is I-15 South moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 10:45 pm PST, and why:

• Near Center City Pkwy: 37 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 67 mph).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

• 8:15 pm: Traffic Hazard, I15 S / Scripps Poway No (mercy)
• 6:26 pm: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt, Sr15 S / I805
• 3:41 pm: JUMPER, I15 S / Friars No
• 3:11 pm: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt, Sr15 S / El Cajon No
• 3:11 pm: Trfc Collision-1141Enrt, Sr15 S / El Cajon No
• 8:11 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I15 S / El Norte So

Best time to drive I-15 South ("the 15")

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 50 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (50 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (59 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (64 mph).

Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.

Questions

Why is I-15 South slow right now?

Near Center City Pkwy: 37 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 67 mph).

When is traffic worst on I-15 South in San Diego?

Traffic on I-15 South is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 50 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-15 South in San Diego?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (50 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (59 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-15 South busy right now?

As of 10:45 pm PST, I-15 South in San Diego is averaging 66 mph across 60 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Center City Pkwy, at 37 mph (usually 67 mph).

Drives that use I-15 South

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-15 South and the roads around it:

Fallbrook to Chula Vista · Temecula to Chula Vista · Murrieta to Chula Vista · Wildomar to Chula Vista · Temecula to La Mesa · Murrieta to La Mesa · Menifee to La Mesa · Hemet to La Mesa · Temecula to El Cajon · Temecula to Santee

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Other freeways in San Diego

I-5 North · I-5 South · I-8 East · I-8 West · I-15 North · SR-52 East · SR-52 West · SR-56 East · SR-56 West · SR-76 East · SR-76 West · SR-78 East · SR-78 West · SR-94 East · SR-94 West · SR-125 North · SR-125 South · SR-163 North · SR-163 South · I-805 North · I-805 South · SR-905 East · SR-905 West