SR-163 South Traffic in San Diego
As of 10:30 am PDT, SR-163 South in San Diego is averaging 67 mph across 9 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Incidents on SR-163 South right now
- Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt: Sr163 S / Sr163 S I8 E Con
Is SR-163 South moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of SR-163 South in San Diego is under 40 mph right now (as of 10:30 am PDT).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 9:20 am: CFIRE-Car Fire, Sr163 S / I5 No (4th)
- 3:35 am: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj, Sr163 S I5 N Con / 4th Ave Ofr
- 9:10 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr163 S / I15 So
- 3:25 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, SR163 S / GENESEE SO
- 3:25 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, SR163 S / GENESEE SO
- 2:30 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr163 S / Balboa No
- 2:30 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr163 S / Balboa No
Best time to drive SR-163 South ("the 163")
Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 49 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (62 mph on Thursdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (49 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 66 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 12 pm (65 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 69 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Tue | 69 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 61 | 55 | 53 | 64 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Wed | 69 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 61 | 54 | 49 | 62 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Thu | 69 | 67 | 65 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 62 | 55 | 53 | 64 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Fri | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 60 | 58 | 60 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Sat | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Sun | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 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 South in San Diego?
Traffic on SR-163 South is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 49 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-163 South in San Diego?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (62 mph on Thursdays) and around 5 pm (49 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 66 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-163 South busy right now?
As of 10:30 am PDT, SR-163 South in San Diego is averaging 67 mph across 9 sensors, about normal for this time.
Drives that use SR-163 South
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on SR-163 South and the roads around it:
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