I-5 North Traffic in San Diego

As of 12:30 pm PDT, I-5 North in San Diego is averaging 60 mph across 73 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Nb 5 @ Oceanside Bl at 6 mph (usually 55 mph). 3 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Incidents on I-5 North right now

• Traffic Hazard: I5 N / Encinitas So
• Traffic Hazard: I5 N / Clairemont So (e Mission Bay)
• FIRE-Report of Fire: I5 N / Las Pulgas
• Hit and Run No Injuries: I5 N / La Jolla Pkwy So

Is I-5 North moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 12:30 pm PDT, and why:

• Near Nb 5 @ Oceanside Bl: 6 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 55 mph).
• Near Nb 5 @ Cassidy: 10 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 37 mph).
• Near Nb 5 @ 76: 11 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 60 mph).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

• 12:10 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I5 N / Harbor Dr Ofr
• 11:55 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / Clairemont So (e Mission Bay)
• 11:41 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / Genesee No
• 11:41 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / Genesee No
• 11:25 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / Lomas Santa Fe Dr E Onr
• 11:25 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / Lomas Santa Fe Dr E Onr
• 11:00 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / Encinitas So
• 10:55 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / Carmel Valley So (sr56)

Best time to drive I-5 North ("the 5")

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 56 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (58 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (56 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (60 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-5 North slow right now?

Near Nb 5 @ Oceanside Bl: 6 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 55 mph). Near Nb 5 @ Cassidy: 10 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 37 mph). Near Nb 5 @ 76: 11 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 60 mph).

When is traffic worst on I-5 North in San Diego?

Traffic on I-5 North is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 56 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-5 North in San Diego?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (58 mph on Wednesdays) and around 3 pm (56 mph on Fridays). 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 12:30 pm PDT, I-5 North in San Diego is averaging 60 mph across 73 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Nb 5 @ Oceanside Bl at 6 mph (usually 55 mph). 3 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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:

San Diego to San Clemente · San Diego to San Juan Capistrano · San Diego to Laguna Niguel · San Diego to Laguna Beach · San Diego to Aliso Viejo · San Diego to Mission Viejo · San Diego to Rancho Santa Margarita · San Diego to Santa Monica · San Diego to Los Angeles · San Diego to Irvine

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