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I-8 West Traffic in San Diego
As of 3:00 pm PDT, I-8 West in San Diego is averaging 64 mph across 32 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Is I-8 West moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-8 West in San Diego is under 40 mph right now (as of 3:00 pm PDT).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 2:25 pm: Traffic Hazard, I8 W / Lake Jennings Park Eo
- 12:15 pm: Traffic Hazard, I8 W / Taylor Eo (hotel Cir Eo)
- 12:15 pm: Traffic Hazard, I8 W / Taylor Eo (hotel Cir Eo)
- 10:45 am: DOT-Request CalTrans Notify, I8 W / I5 Wo
- 9:45 am: Traffic Hazard, I8 W Sr67 N Con / Magnolia Ave S Ofr
- 9:20 pm: Traffic Hazard, I8 W / College Ave Ofr
- 8:45 pm: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I8 W / College
- 8:00 pm: Animal Hazard, I8 W / Los Coches Rd Ofr
Best time to drive I-8 West ("the 8")
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 44 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (44 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 6 pm (63 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 12 pm (60 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 65 | 55 | 51 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Tue | 69 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 56 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Wed | 69 | 65 | 52 | 45 | 56 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Thu | 69 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 58 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Fri | 69 | 66 | 59 | 57 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
| Sat | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Sun | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
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 West in San Diego?
Traffic on I-8 West is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 44 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-8 West in San Diego?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (44 mph on Tuesdays) and around 6 pm (63 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-8 West busy right now?
As of 3:00 pm PDT, I-8 West in San Diego is averaging 64 mph across 32 sensors, about normal for this time.
Drives that use I-8 West
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-8 West and the roads around it:
El Cajon to SAN · La Mesa to San Diego · El Cajon to La Jolla · La Mesa to Santa Monica · La Mesa to Chula Vista · El Cajon to San Diego · El Cajon to Chula Vista
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