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I-5 North Traffic in Seattle
As of 8:45 am PST, I-5 North in Seattle is averaging 60 mph across 173 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near S Pearl St, at 12 mph (usually 28 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is I-5 North moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 8:45 am PST, and why:
- Near S Pearl St: 12 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 28 mph).
- Near S 56th St-nb: 30 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 35 mph at this time).
- Near S 64th St: 30 mph, likely rain (about 9.8 mm per hour on radar).
- Near S 48th St: 30 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 34 mph at this time).
Best time to drive I-5 North
Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 54 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (56 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (54 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 3 pm (60 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 62 | 60 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Tue | 62 | 59 | 56 | 56 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Wed | 61 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 56 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 62 |
| Thu | 62 | 59 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Fri | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 56 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 |
| Sat | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 |
| Sun | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 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 S Pearl St: 12 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 28 mph). Near S 56th St-nb: 30 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 35 mph at this time). Near S 64th St: 30 mph, likely rain (about 9.8 mm per hour on radar). Near S 48th St: 30 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 34 mph at this time).
When is traffic worst on I-5 North in Seattle?
Traffic on I-5 North is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 54 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-5 North in Seattle?
On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (56 mph on Tuesdays) and around 3 pm (54 mph on Fridays). 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 8:45 am PST, I-5 North in Seattle is averaging 60 mph across 173 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near S Pearl St, at 12 mph (usually 28 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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