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SR-52 West Traffic in San Diego
As of 3:31 pm PST, SR-52 West in San Diego is averaging 53 mph across 11 sensors, 6 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near @ Regents Rd, at 25 mph (usually 43 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is SR-52 West moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 3:31 pm PST, and why:
- Near 52 Wb @ Regents Rd: 25 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 43 mph).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 10:41 am: Hit and Run No Injuries, Sr52 W / I5 Eo
- 6:46 pm: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt, Sr52 W / Regents Eo (clairemont Mesa Blvd)
- 3:55 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr52 W / Sr163 S Sr52 W Con
- 3:55 pm: Traffic Hazard, SR52 W / SR52 W SR163 S CON
Best time to drive SR-52 West ("the 52")
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 56 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (57 mph on Thursdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (56 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 12 pm (64 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 65 | 62 | 60 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 60 | 58 | 60 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
| Tue | 68 | 65 | 61 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
| Wed | 68 | 65 | 61 | 58 | 60 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 61 | 65 | 66 | 68 |
| Thu | 68 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 62 | 65 | 67 | 68 |
| Fri | 68 | 66 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 58 | 58 | 62 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 68 |
| Sat | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Sun | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
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 West slow right now?
Near 52 Wb @ Regents Rd: 25 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 43 mph).
When is traffic worst on SR-52 West in San Diego?
Traffic on SR-52 West is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 56 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-52 West in San Diego?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (57 mph on Thursdays) and around 4 pm (56 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-52 West busy right now?
As of 3:31 pm PST, SR-52 West in San Diego is averaging 53 mph across 11 sensors, 6 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near @ Regents Rd, at 25 mph (usually 43 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
Drives that use SR-52 West
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on SR-52 West and the roads around it:
Santee to Carlsbad · Santee to Oceanside · Santee to Mission Viejo · Santee to Lake Forest · El Cajon to Encinitas · El Cajon to San Clemente · El Cajon to Laguna Niguel · El Cajon to Aliso Viejo · El Cajon to Mission Viejo · El Cajon to Rancho Santa Margarita
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