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I-8 West Traffic in San Diego

As of 8:45 am PDT, I-8 West in San Diego is averaging 66 mph across 43 sensors, about normal for this time.

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

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 49 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (49 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 2 pm (63 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 12 pm (61 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-8 West in San Diego, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6764585763636363646464646566666666
Tue6864534959636363636363646466666667
Wed6864535158636363636363646465666667
Thu6864535160636363636363646465666667
Fri6865605963636262636363636364656667
Sat6767676664626161626364646565666667
Sun6767676766646363636464646565666567

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 49 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (49 mph on Tuesdays) and around 2 pm (63 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-8 West busy right now?

As of 8:45 am PDT, I-8 West in San Diego is averaging 66 mph across 43 sensors, about normal for this time.

Other freeways in San Diego

I-5 North · I-5 South · I-8 East · 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