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SR-78 East Traffic in San Diego

As of 9:00 am PDT, SR-78 East in San Diego is averaging 66 mph across 18 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Best time to drive SR-78 East ("the 78")

Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 4 pm (about 52 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (64 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (52 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 12 pm (65 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on SR-78 East in San Diego, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6866656464646464646359555666676666
Tue6866656464646464646357535362676667
Wed6866656464646464646357525362676667
Thu6866656464646464646356525461676667
Fri6866656564646464636255545663676667
Sat6868676666656565656565666667676667
Sun6868686767666565656565656666666567

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-78 East in San Diego?

Traffic on SR-78 East is usually worst on Wednesday around 4 pm (about 52 mph).

What is the best time to drive SR-78 East in San Diego?

On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (64 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (52 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is SR-78 East busy right now?

As of 9:00 am PDT, SR-78 East in San Diego is averaging 66 mph across 18 sensors, about normal for this time.

Other freeways in San Diego

I-5 North · I-5 South · I-8 East · I-8 West · I-15 North · I-15 South · SR-52 East · SR-52 West · SR-56 East · SR-56 West · SR-76 East · SR-76 West · SR-78 West · SR-94 East · SR-94 West · SR-125 North · SR-125 South · SR-163 North · SR-163 South · I-805 North · I-805 South · SR-905 East · SR-905 West