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SR-78 West Traffic in San Diego
As of 10:45 am PDT, SR-78 West in San Diego is averaging 61 mph across 8 sensors.
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Is SR-78 West moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of SR-78 West in San Diego is under 40 mph right now (as of 10:45 am PDT).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 8:45 am: Traffic Hazard, Sr78 W / Emerald Eo
- 7:20 am: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, Sr78 W / Smilax Rd
- 6:45 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, Sr78 W / Sycamore Eo
- 5:25 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr78 W / Jefferson St Ofr
- 5:25 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr78 W / Jefferson St Ofr
- 3:45 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr78 W / College Blvd Ofr
- 3:35 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr78 W / College Blvd Ofr
- 3:35 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr78 W / College Blvd Ofr
Best time to drive SR-78 West ("the 78")
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 7 am (about 25 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (25 mph on Thursdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (54 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 11 am (59 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 66 | 50 | 34 | 39 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 61 | 57 | 62 | 63 | 65 |
| Tue | 67 | 53 | 28 | 33 | 57 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 59 | 62 | 65 | 66 |
| Wed | 67 | 52 | 26 | 34 | 57 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 65 | 67 |
| Thu | 66 | 51 | 25 | 33 | 58 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 56 | 60 | 57 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 65 |
| Fri | 67 | 54 | 33 | 36 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 58 | 62 | 64 | 66 |
| Sat | 68 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 65 | 67 |
| Sun | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 66 |
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 West in San Diego?
Traffic on SR-78 West is usually worst on Thursday around 7 am (about 25 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-78 West in San Diego?
On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (25 mph on Thursdays) and around 5 pm (54 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-78 West busy right now?
As of 10:45 am PDT, SR-78 West in San Diego is averaging 61 mph across 8 sensors.
Drives that use SR-78 West
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on SR-78 West and the roads around it:
Escondido to Oceanside · Escondido to Carlsbad · Vista to San Diego · San Diego to San Marcos
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