I-15 South Traffic in San Diego
As of 10:15 am PDT, I-15 South in San Diego is averaging 62 mph across 61 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Is I-15 South moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-15 South in San Diego is under 40 mph right now (as of 10:15 am PDT).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 9:50 am: Traffic Hazard, I15 S / Deer Springs (mountain Meadow)
- 8:40 am: Hit and Run No Injuries, I15 S / Bernardo Center No
- 8:40 am: Hit and Run No Injuries, I15 S / Bernardo Center No
- 7:25 am: Traffic Hazard, I15 S / Camino Del Norte No (hov)
- 7:25 am: Traffic Hazard, I15 S / Camino Del Norte No (hov)
- 5:40 am: Hit and Run No Injuries, I15 S / Mira Mesa No
- 5:30 am: Traffic Hazard, I15 S / Miramar Rd Ofr
- 5:30 am: Traffic Hazard, I15 S / Miramar Rd Ofr
Best time to drive I-15 South ("the 15")
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 49 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (49 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (57 mph on Mondays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (64 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 70 | 62 | 55 | 52 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
| Tue | 70 | 63 | 55 | 49 | 54 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 64 | 68 | 69 | 69 |
| Wed | 70 | 63 | 56 | 51 | 57 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 64 | 67 | 69 | 69 |
| Thu | 70 | 63 | 55 | 50 | 55 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 70 |
| Fri | 70 | 64 | 60 | 61 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 70 |
| Sat | 69 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Sun | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 69 |
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-15 South in San Diego?
Traffic on I-15 South is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 49 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-15 South in San Diego?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (49 mph on Tuesdays) and around 3 pm (57 mph on Mondays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-15 South busy right now?
As of 10:15 am PDT, I-15 South in San Diego is averaging 62 mph across 61 sensors, about normal for this time.
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:
Temecula to Chula Vista · Murrieta to Chula Vista · Fallbrook to San Diego · Murrieta to San Diego · Wildomar to San Diego · Lake Elsinore to San Diego · Sun City to San Diego · Menifee to San Diego · Redlands to San Diego · San Marcos to Chula Vista
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