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SR-56 East Traffic in San Diego
As of 6:31 pm PST, SR-56 East in San Diego is averaging 50 mph across 13 sensors, 9 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is at 23 mph. 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is SR-56 East moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 6:31 pm PST, and why:
- Near 56 Eb W/o 15: 23 mph, likely heavy traffic.
- Near Carmel Country Rd: 25 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 45 mph).
- Near 56 Eb @ Rancho Santa: 32 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 50 mph).
Best time to drive SR-56 East ("the 56")
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 4 pm (about 49 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (65 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (49 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 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 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 57 | 53 | 53 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 67 |
| Tue | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 53 | 49 | 49 | 56 | 63 | 65 | 67 |
| Wed | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 60 | 55 | 51 | 52 | 56 | 63 | 66 | 66 |
| Thu | 67 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 61 | 54 | 51 | 52 | 58 | 64 | 66 | 67 |
| Fri | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 60 | 56 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 |
| Sat | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 67 |
| Sun | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 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-56 East slow right now?
Near 56 Eb W/o 15: 23 mph, likely heavy traffic. Near Carmel Country Rd: 25 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 45 mph). Near 56 Eb @ Rancho Santa: 32 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 50 mph).
When is traffic worst on SR-56 East in San Diego?
Traffic on SR-56 East is usually worst on Tuesday around 4 pm (about 49 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-56 East in San Diego?
On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (65 mph on Wednesdays) and around 4 pm (49 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-56 East busy right now?
As of 6:31 pm PST, SR-56 East in San Diego is averaging 50 mph across 13 sensors, 9 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is at 23 mph. 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
Drives that use SR-56 East
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