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I-5 South Traffic in San Diego
As of 11:16 am PST, I-5 South in San Diego is averaging 64 mph across 80 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is north of Cmno De La Plaza, at 43 mph.
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Incidents on I-5 South right now
- Traffic Hazard: I5 S / Rosecrans St Onr
- Traffic Hazard: I5 S / Rosecrans St Onr
Is I-5 South moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-5 South in San Diego is under 40 mph right now (as of 11:16 am PST).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 10:46 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Via De La Valle So
- 10:46 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Via De La Valle So
- 10:01 am: Object Flying From Veh, I5 S / Del Mar Heights No
- 9:41 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I5 S / La Costa No
- 8:11 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Tamarack So
- 8:11 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Aliso Creek Rest Area No
- 8:11 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Tamarack So
- 7:26 am: FIRE-Report of Fire, I5 S / La Costa So
Best time to drive I-5 South ("the 5")
Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 47 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (62 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (47 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (59 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 69 | 68 | 65 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 62 | 56 | 55 | 57 | 65 | 67 | 66 | 68 |
| Tue | 69 | 67 | 65 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 61 | 53 | 50 | 51 | 59 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
| Wed | 69 | 68 | 65 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 52 | 50 | 51 | 59 | 66 | 66 | 68 |
| Thu | 69 | 68 | 65 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 60 | 51 | 49 | 50 | 59 | 65 | 66 | 68 |
| Fri | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 54 | 47 | 48 | 52 | 60 | 64 | 65 | 69 |
| Sat | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 64 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 68 |
| Sun | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 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 South in San Diego?
Traffic on I-5 South is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 47 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-5 South in San Diego?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (62 mph on Tuesdays) and around 3 pm (47 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-5 South busy right now?
As of 11:16 am PST, I-5 South in San Diego is averaging 64 mph across 80 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is north of Cmno De La Plaza, at 43 mph.
Drives that use I-5 South
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