I-8 East Traffic in San Diego

As of 11:16 am PST, I-8 East in San Diego is averaging 63 mph across 32 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Incidents on I-8 East right now

• Traffic Hazard: I8 E / Los Coches Rd Ofr

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 11:16 am PST).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

• 9:41 am: Traffic Hazard, I8 E / College Ave Ofr
• 3:01 am: Traffic Hazard, I8 E / Johnson Ave Ofr
• 8:41 pm: Defective Traffic Signals, I8 E / Lake Murray (70th)
• 3:55 pm: Hit and Run No Injuries, I8 E I805 S Con / I8 W I805 S Con
• 1:56 pm: JUMPER, I8 E / I5 S I8 E Con
• 1:31 pm: Traffic Hazard, I8 E / Greenfield Dr Ofr
• 12:46 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I8 E / Mission Gorge Ofr (fairmont)
• 12:26 pm: BREAK-Traffic Break, I8 E / I805 I8 E Con

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

Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 4 pm (about 38 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (64 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (38 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 8 pm (61 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 38 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 (38 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 11:16 am PST, 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 · Chula Vista to Ramona · La Mesa to Escondido · La Mesa to San Marcos · La Mesa to Temecula · La Mesa to Murrieta · La Mesa to Menifee · Carlsbad to La Mesa

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