Traffic Predict
I-5 South Traffic in San Diego
As of 10:15 am PDT, I-5 South in San Diego is averaging 64 mph across 66 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Incidents on I-5 South right now
- FIRE-Report of Fire: I5 S / Las Pulgas No
- JUMPER: I5 S / Tamarack No
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 10:15 am PDT).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 10:05 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Genesee No
- 10:05 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Genesee No
- 8:40 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Poinsettia So (aviara)
- 6:40 am: FIRE-Report of Fire, I5 S / Las Pulgas
- 6:20 am: CFIRE-Car Fire, I5 S / MISSION
- 6:15 am: CFIRE-Car Fire, I5 S / San Onofre Nuclear Plant
- 3:45 am: FIRE-Report of Fire, I5 S / E St E Onr
- 10:40 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Cassidy No
Best time to drive I-5 South ("the 5")
Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 45 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (62 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (45 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (58 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 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 62 | 55 | 54 | 57 | 65 | 67 | 66 | 68 |
| Tue | 69 | 67 | 65 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 61 | 53 | 50 | 51 | 59 | 66 | 66 | 68 |
| Wed | 69 | 68 | 65 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 60 | 52 | 50 | 51 | 59 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
| Thu | 69 | 68 | 64 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 59 | 51 | 48 | 50 | 59 | 65 | 66 | 68 |
| Fri | 69 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 59 | 58 | 52 | 45 | 46 | 50 | 59 | 64 | 66 | 69 |
| Sat | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 68 |
| Sun | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 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 South in San Diego?
Traffic on I-5 South is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 45 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 (45 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 10:15 am PDT, I-5 South in San Diego is averaging 64 mph across 66 sensors, about normal for this time.
Drives that use I-5 South
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