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I-5 North Traffic in Seattle
As of 6:15 am PDT, I-5 North in Seattle is averaging 60 mph across 174 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Nb R/r Bridge at 12 mph. 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is I-5 North moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 6:15 am PDT, and why:
- Near Nb R/r Bridge: 12 mph, likely heavy traffic.
- Near S 188th St-sb: 12 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 46 mph).
- Near Mounts Rd-sb: 30 mph, likely heavy traffic.
- Near S Pearl St: 30 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 50 mph).
Best time to drive I-5 North
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 4 pm (about 54 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (55 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (54 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 3 pm (59 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 62 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 | – | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Tue | 61 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 58 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 58 | 62 | 62 | – |
| Wed | 61 | 58 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | – | 61 | – | – | 55 | 60 | – | 62 | 62 |
| Thu | 62 | 58 | 56 | 57 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | – | 56 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 |
| Fri | 62 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 |
| Sat | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 60 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Sun | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | – | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | – | – |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is I-5 North slow right now?
Near Nb R/r Bridge: 12 mph, likely heavy traffic. Near S 188th St-sb: 12 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 46 mph). Near Mounts Rd-sb: 30 mph, likely heavy traffic. Near S Pearl St: 30 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 50 mph).
When is traffic worst on I-5 North in Seattle?
Traffic on I-5 North is usually worst on Tuesday around 4 pm (about 54 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-5 North in Seattle?
On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (55 mph on Wednesdays) and around 4 pm (54 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-5 North busy right now?
As of 6:15 am PDT, I-5 North in Seattle is averaging 60 mph across 174 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Nb R/r Bridge at 12 mph. 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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