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SR-520 West Traffic in Seattle

As of 7:45 pm PST, SR-520 West in Seattle is averaging 62 mph across 28 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is SR-520 West moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of SR-520 West in Seattle is under 40 mph right now (as of 7:45 pm PST).

Best time to drive SR-520 West

Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 47 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (55 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (47 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 5 pm (57 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on SR-520 West in Seattle, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
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Thu6262615759616261616057514753606262
Fri6262626161616161616057545558616262
Sat6262626262626262615959585758616262
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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

When is traffic worst on SR-520 West in Seattle?

Traffic on SR-520 West is usually worst on Thursday around 5 pm (about 47 mph).

What is the best time to drive SR-520 West in Seattle?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (55 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (47 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is SR-520 West busy right now?

As of 7:45 pm PST, SR-520 West in Seattle is averaging 62 mph across 28 sensors, about normal for this time.

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