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SR-78 East Traffic in San Diego
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Best time to drive SR-78 East ("the 78")
Traffic is usually worst on Monday around 4 pm (about 24 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (62 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (24 mph on Mondays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 9 pm (56 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 40 | 24 | 39 | 65 | 64 | 60 | 57 |
| Tue | 68 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 61 | 42 | 24 | 26 | 54 | 66 | 64 | 60 |
| Wed | 68 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 40 | 24 | 32 | 61 | 66 | 65 | 68 |
| Thu | 68 | 68 | 67 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 45 | 37 | 54 | 64 | 65 | 63 | 61 |
| Fri | 68 | 67 | 68 | 66 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 68 |
| Sat | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 60 | 68 |
| Sun | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 62 | 58 | 56 |
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 Monday around 4 pm (about 24 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-78 East in San Diego?
On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (62 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (24 mph on Mondays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Drives that use SR-78 East
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