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I-5 North Traffic in San Diego
As of 2:01 pm PST, I-5 North in San Diego is averaging 64 mph across 85 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Incidents on I-5 North right now
- Traffic Hazard: I5 N / Carmel Valley So (sr56)
Is I-5 North moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-5 North in San Diego is under 40 mph right now (as of 2:01 pm PST).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 12:56 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / Clairemont So (e Mission Bay)
- 12:01 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / Poinsettia So (aviara)
- 12:01 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / Sr54 No
- 12:01 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / Poinsettia So (aviara)
- 12:01 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / Sr54 No
- 9:56 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 N I8 Con / I5 N I8 W Con
- 9:56 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 N I8 Con / I5 N I8 W Con
- 8:11 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I5 N / Cannon
Best time to drive I-5 North ("the 5")
Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 57 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (58 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (57 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (61 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 69 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 62 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Tue | 69 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 60 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 64 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Wed | 69 | 66 | 61 | 58 | 60 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Thu | 69 | 66 | 62 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 63 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 67 |
| Fri | 69 | 67 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 57 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 68 |
| Sat | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 67 |
| Sun | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 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-5 North in San Diego?
Traffic on I-5 North is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 57 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-5 North in San Diego?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (58 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (57 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-5 North busy right now?
As of 2:01 pm PST, I-5 North in San Diego is averaging 64 mph across 85 sensors, about normal for this time.
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:
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