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I-5 North Traffic in San Diego
As of 8:45 am PDT, I-5 North in San Diego is averaging 63 mph across 93 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near 5nb N/o Harbor Dr at 12 mph (usually 66 mph). 4 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Incidents on I-5 North right now
- MZP-Assist CT with Maintenance: I5 N / MISSION BAY DR ONR
- Fatality: I5 N / Aliso Creek Rest Area So
- SIG Alert: I5 N / Cockleburr So
- Hit and Run No Injuries: I5 N / Balboa (garnet) So
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 Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (56 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 12 pm (60 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 66 | 63 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Tue | 68 | 66 | 61 | 58 | 60 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Wed | 68 | 65 | 60 | 58 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 63 | 66 | 65 | 67 |
| Thu | 68 | 65 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 67 |
| Fri | 68 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 56 | 57 | 60 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 67 |
| Sat | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 67 |
| Sun | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 67 |
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 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 Tuesdays) and around 3 pm (56 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-5 North busy right now?
As of 8:45 am PDT, I-5 North in San Diego is averaging 63 mph across 93 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near 5nb N/o Harbor Dr at 12 mph (usually 66 mph). 4 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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