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I-395 North Traffic in Washington DC
As of 11:30 pm EDT, I-395 North in the Washington, DC area is averaging 59 mph across 8 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is at 24 mph (usually 22 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Incidents on I-395 North right now
- Disabled vehicle: I-395 NB at Ramp to Rte 395 Rmp 5B; Rte 395 Rmp 5A
Is I-395 North moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 11:30 pm EDT, and why:
- Near Mile 0.3: 24 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 22 mph at this time).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 3:10 pm: Crash, I-395 NB at the ramp to WASHINGTON BLVD / COLUMBIA PIKE
- 9:30 am: Crash, I-395 NB at Maint Bdy;
- 8:00 am: Disabled vehicle, I-395 NB at Ramp to Duke St, Rte 236; Rte 395 Rmp 3A
- 2:15 am: Disabled vehicle, I-395 NB at Overlap Rte; Rte 1
Best time to drive I-395 North
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 31 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (31 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (42 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 50 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 5 pm (44 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 57 |
| Tue | 56 | 48 | 34 | 31 | 41 | 48 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 56 | 57 |
| Wed | 56 | 47 | 34 | 34 | 41 | 46 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 48 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 46 | 55 | 57 |
| Thu | 56 | 47 | 36 | 32 | 36 | 44 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 48 | – | 44 | 42 | 43 | 50 | 55 | 56 |
| Fri | 57 | 52 | 44 | 42 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 48 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 52 | 54 |
| Sat | 58 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 53 | 55 |
| Sun | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 55 | 56 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is I-395 North slow right now?
Near Mile 0.3: 24 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 22 mph at this time).
When is traffic worst on I-395 North in Washington DC?
Traffic on I-395 North is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 31 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-395 North in Washington DC?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (31 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (42 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 50 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-395 North busy right now?
As of 11:30 pm EDT, I-395 North in the Washington, DC area is averaging 59 mph across 8 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is at 24 mph (usually 22 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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