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SR-18 East Traffic in Seattle

As of 3:01 am PST, SR-18 East in Seattle is averaging 62 mph across 22 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is SR-18 East moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of SR-18 East in Seattle is under 40 mph right now (as of 3:01 am PST).

Best time to drive SR-18 East

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 55 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (59 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (55 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 4 pm (59 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on SR-18 East in Seattle, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon6262616262626262626059596062626262
Tue6262615960616262616059595961626262
Wed6262606061626262616056585759626262
Thu6262616061626161615958565761626262
Fri6262626161616159595755555660616262
Sat6262626160606060596060596061626262
Sun6262626262616060606160606162626262

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-18 East in Seattle?

Traffic on SR-18 East is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 55 mph).

What is the best time to drive SR-18 East in Seattle?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (59 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (55 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is SR-18 East busy right now?

As of 3:01 am PST, SR-18 East in Seattle is averaging 62 mph across 22 sensors, about normal for this time.

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