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SR-525 South Traffic in Seattle

As of 6:00 pm PDT, SR-525 South in Seattle is averaging 59 mph across 11 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near 122nd Pl Sw at 30 mph (usually 57 mph).

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Is SR-525 South moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 6:00 pm PDT, and why:

Best time to drive SR-525 South

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 59 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (62 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (59 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 2 pm (62 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on SR-525 South in Seattle, by day and hour (local time)
Day5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm
Mon626262626262626262616160–62626262
Tue6262626262626262626160606262626262
Wed6262626262626262626061616162626262
Thu6262626262626262626161616162626262
Fri6262626262626262625959616262626262
Sat–––––––––6262626262626262
Sun626262626262626262–6262626262––

Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.

Questions

Why is SR-525 South slow right now?

Near 122nd Pl Sw: 30 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 57 mph).

When is traffic worst on SR-525 South in Seattle?

Traffic on SR-525 South is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 59 mph).

What is the best time to drive SR-525 South in Seattle?

On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (62 mph on Tuesdays) and around 3 pm (59 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is SR-525 South busy right now?

As of 6:00 pm PDT, SR-525 South in Seattle is averaging 59 mph across 11 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near 122nd Pl Sw at 30 mph (usually 57 mph).

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