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SR-56 West Traffic in San Diego
As of 8:45 am PDT, SR-56 West in San Diego is averaging 64 mph across 12 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Best time to drive SR-56 West ("the 56")
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 38 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (38 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 2 pm (62 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (60 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 65 | 63 | 55 | 48 | 56 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Tue | 66 | 63 | 50 | 38 | 50 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Wed | 66 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 49 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Thu | 66 | 63 | 50 | 40 | 53 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Fri | 66 | 63 | 57 | 51 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Sat | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Sun | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
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 38 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-56 West in San Diego?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (38 mph on Tuesdays) and around 2 pm (62 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-56 West busy right now?
As of 8:45 am PDT, SR-56 West in San Diego is averaging 64 mph across 12 sensors, about normal for this time.
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