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SR-18 West Traffic in Seattle

As of 2:31 am PST, SR-18 West in Seattle is averaging 60 mph across 24 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Se 124th St, at 12 mph. 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Slow stretches as of 2:31 am PST, and why:

Best time to drive SR-18 West

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 57 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (61 mph on Mondays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (57 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 4 pm (62 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on SR-18 West in Seattle, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
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Wed6262616162626262626058595961626262
Thu6262616162626262626159585861626262
Fri6262626262626262625957596061626262
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Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.

Questions

Why is SR-18 West slow right now?

Near Se 124th St: 12 mph, likely heavy traffic.

When is traffic worst on SR-18 West in Seattle?

Traffic on SR-18 West is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 57 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (61 mph on Mondays) and around 3 pm (57 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is SR-18 West busy right now?

As of 2:31 am PST, SR-18 West in Seattle is averaging 60 mph across 24 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Se 124th St, at 12 mph. 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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