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SR-52 East Traffic in San Diego
As of 6:45 pm PDT, SR-52 East in San Diego is averaging 58 mph across 15 sensors. The slowest stretch is near 52 Wb W/o Mast Blvd at 30 mph (usually 48 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is SR-52 East moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 6:45 pm PDT, and why:
- Near 52 Wb W/o Mast Blvd: 30 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 48 mph).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 12:50 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr52 E / Santo Rd Ofr
- 12:40 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr52 E / Convoy Wo
- 11:15 am: Traffic Hazard, Sr52 E / Genesee Wo
Best time to drive SR-52 East ("the 52")
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 43 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (59 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (43 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 65 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (65 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 67 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 61 | 50 | 43 | 49 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Tue | 67 | 65 | 63 | 59 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 59 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 54 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Wed | 67 | 66 | 63 | 59 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 59 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 54 | 65 | 67 | 67 |
| Thu | 67 | 67 | 66 | 61 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 57 | 46 | 43 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Fri | 67 | 66 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 57 | 46 | 44 | 53 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Sat | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Sun | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is SR-52 East slow right now?
Near 52 Wb W/o Mast Blvd: 30 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 48 mph).
When is traffic worst on SR-52 East in San Diego?
Traffic on SR-52 East is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 43 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-52 East in San Diego?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (59 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (43 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 65 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-52 East busy right now?
As of 6:45 pm PDT, SR-52 East in San Diego is averaging 58 mph across 15 sensors. The slowest stretch is near 52 Wb W/o Mast Blvd at 30 mph (usually 48 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
Drives that use SR-52 East
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on SR-52 East and the roads around it:
La Jolla to El Cajon · Oceanside to El Cajon · Carlsbad to El Cajon · San Diego to Lakeside · Escondido to El Cajon · San Diego to Santee · La Jolla to Escondido
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