I-8 East Traffic in San Diego

As of 10:15 am PDT, I-8 East in San Diego is averaging 63 mph across 32 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is I-8 East moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-8 East in San Diego is under 40 mph right now (as of 10:15 am PDT).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

• 2:45 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I8 E / Dunbar Wo (harbison Canyon)
• 12:00 am: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt, I8 E / Los Coches Eo
• 4:05 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I8 E / Sr125 S I8 E Con
• 3:35 pm: Traffic Hazard, I8 E / I15 Eo
• 3:35 pm: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I8 E / EL CAJON EO (EL CAJON)
• 3:35 pm: Traffic Hazard, I8 E / I15 Eo

Best time to drive I-8 East ("the 8")

Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 4 pm (about 39 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (64 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (39 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 8 pm (60 mph).

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-8 East in San Diego?

Traffic on I-8 East is usually worst on Wednesday around 4 pm (about 39 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-8 East in San Diego?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (64 mph on Wednesdays) and around 4 pm (39 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-8 East busy right now?

As of 10:15 am PDT, I-8 East in San Diego is averaging 63 mph across 32 sensors, about normal for this time.

Drives that use I-8 East

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-8 East and the roads around it:

SAN to El Cajon · San Diego to La Mesa · Chula Vista to Santee · San Diego to El Cajon · Chula Vista to El Cajon

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