SR-163 North Traffic in San Diego
As of 10:15 am PDT, SR-163 North in San Diego is averaging 64 mph across 9 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Is SR-163 North moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of SR-163 North in San Diego is under 40 mph right now (as of 10:15 am PDT).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 10:30 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr163 N / I15 So
- 4:15 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr163 N / I8 So
- 4:15 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr163 N / I8 So
- 1:55 pm: Defective Traffic Signals, Sr163 N / Balboa Ave Ofr
Best time to drive SR-163 North ("the 163")
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 58 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 9 am (65 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (58 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 65 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 3 pm (66 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
| Tue | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 64 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
| Wed | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
| Thu | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 60 | 58 | 63 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
| Fri | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
| Sat | 69 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 |
| Sun | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
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 SR-163 North in San Diego?
Traffic on SR-163 North is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 58 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-163 North in San Diego?
On weekdays, avoid around 9 am (65 mph on Wednesdays) and around 4 pm (58 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 65 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-163 North busy right now?
As of 10:15 am PDT, SR-163 North in San Diego is averaging 64 mph across 9 sensors, about normal for this time.
Drives that use SR-163 North
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on SR-163 North and the roads around it:
San Diego to Escondido · San Diego to Temecula · San Diego to Riverside · SAN to Escondido · San Diego to Rancho Penasquitos · San Diego to Poway · San Diego to Ramona · San Diego to San Marcos · San Diego to Fallbrook · San Diego to Murrieta
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