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SR-16 East Traffic in Seattle
As of 9:45 pm PDT, SR-16 East in Seattle is averaging 62 mph across 17 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Is SR-16 East moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of SR-16 East in Seattle is under 40 mph right now (as of 9:45 pm PDT).
Best time to drive SR-16 East
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 7 am (about 59 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (59 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (60 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (61 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 62 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tue | 62 | 62 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Wed | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Thu | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Fri | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Sat | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Sun | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | – | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | – | – |
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-16 East in Seattle?
Traffic on SR-16 East is usually worst on Tuesday around 7 am (about 59 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-16 East in Seattle?
On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (59 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (60 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-16 East busy right now?
As of 9:45 pm PDT, SR-16 East in Seattle is averaging 62 mph across 17 sensors, about normal for this time.
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