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I-5 South Traffic in San Diego

As of 9:00 am PDT, I-5 South in San Diego is averaging 66 mph across 88 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Incidents on I-5 South right now

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

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 46 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (60 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (46 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 3 pm (58 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-5 South in San Diego, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6866646264636363636157565865666567
Tue6866636062636363636053505260656567
Wed6866626062636363636052515261656567
Thu6866626062636262625850495160656568
Fri6867656464626058575246475058636467
Sat6867676662605858585858586062636368
Sun6868686766646160616162626364646367

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 46 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (60 mph on Wednesdays) and around 3 pm (46 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-5 South busy right now?

As of 9:00 am PDT, I-5 South in San Diego is averaging 66 mph across 88 sensors, about normal for this time.

Other freeways in San Diego

I-5 North · I-8 East · I-8 West · I-15 North · I-15 South · SR-52 East · SR-52 West · SR-56 East · SR-56 West · SR-76 East · SR-76 West · SR-78 East · SR-78 West · SR-94 East · SR-94 West · SR-125 North · SR-125 South · SR-163 North · SR-163 South · I-805 North · I-805 South · SR-905 East · SR-905 West