I-805 South Traffic in San Diego

As of 6:01 pm PST, I-805 South in San Diego is averaging 42 mph across 41 sensors, 11 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is at 14 mph (usually 43 mph). 12 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Is I-805 South moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 6:01 pm PST, and why:

• Near Sb 805 N/o 163: 14 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 43 mph).
• Near University Ave: 19 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 45 mph).
• Near N/o Murray Ridge Rd: 19 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 45 mph).
• Near Nobel Dr: 21 mph, likely heavy traffic.

Earlier in the last 24 hours

• 5:26 pm: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt, I805 S / CARROLL CANYON SO
• 5:26 pm: Hit and Run No Injuries, I805 S / Camino De La Plaza No
• 4:56 pm: Traffic Hazard, I805 S / Governor No
• 4:56 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I805 S / I8 No
• 4:56 pm: Traffic Hazard, I805 S / Governor No
• 4:45 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I805 S / Governor No
• 4:45 pm: Traffic Hazard, I805 S / Plaza
• 4:45 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I805 S / Governor No

Best time to drive I-805 South ("the 805")

Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 37 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (63 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (37 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 7 pm (65 mph).

Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.

Questions

Why is I-805 South slow right now?

Near Sb 805 N/o 163: 14 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 43 mph). Near University Ave: 19 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 45 mph). Near N/o Murray Ridge Rd: 19 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 45 mph). Near Nobel Dr: 21 mph, likely heavy traffic.

When is traffic worst on I-805 South in San Diego?

Traffic on I-805 South is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 37 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-805 South in San Diego?

On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (63 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (37 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-805 South busy right now?

As of 6:01 pm PST, I-805 South in San Diego is averaging 42 mph across 41 sensors, 11 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is at 14 mph (usually 43 mph). 12 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

Drives that use I-805 South

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-805 South and the roads around it:

Oceanside to Chula Vista · Carlsbad to Chula Vista · Oceanside to La Presa · Carlsbad to La Mesa · Oceanside to La Mesa · Mission Viejo to La Mesa · Anaheim to La Mesa · Escondido to Chula Vista · Carlsbad to Santee · Encinitas to El Cajon

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Other freeways in San Diego

I-5 North · I-5 South · I-8 East · I-8 West · 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 · SR-905 East · SR-905 West