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SR-56 West Traffic in San Diego

As of 6:30 am PDT, SR-56 West in San Diego is averaging 60 mph across 11 sensors, 3 mph slower than usual for this time.

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Is SR-56 West moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of SR-56 West in San Diego is under 40 mph right now (as of 6:30 am PDT).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

Best time to drive SR-56 West ("the 56")

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 32 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (32 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 2 pm (63 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (62 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on SR-56 West in San Diego, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6765513850626263636464656566666767
Tue6764493245606263636365656666666767
Wed6764493646606263636465656566676767
Thu6764503548616262626465656566676766
Fri6764564758626262636465656565676767
Sat6767676564636363626364656565666566
Sun6767676765646363636464656666676767

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-56 West in San Diego?

Traffic on SR-56 West is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 32 mph).

What is the best time to drive SR-56 West in San Diego?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (32 mph on Tuesdays) and around 2 pm (63 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is SR-56 West busy right now?

As of 6:30 am PDT, SR-56 West in San Diego is averaging 60 mph across 11 sensors, 3 mph slower than usual for this time.

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