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I-395 South Traffic in Washington DC
As of 11:45 pm EDT, I-395 South in the Washington, DC area is averaging 67 mph across 8 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Is I-395 South moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of I-395 South in Washington DC is under 40 mph right now (as of 11:45 pm EDT).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 5:20 pm: Crash, I-395 SB at Ramp to George Washington Pkwy, Rte 90005; Rte 395 Rmp 10B
- 4:10 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-395 SB at Ramp from Rte 420 Rmp 0A; Rte 395 Dist/Coll at mp4
- 2:55 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-395 SB at Ramp to Rte 395 Rmp 7A; Rte 395 Dist/Coll at mp7
- 11:15 am: Disabled vehicle, I-395 SB at Ramp from Rte 7 Rmp 69B; Rte 7 Rmp 69A
Best time to drive I-395 South
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 43 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 9 am (64 mph on Fridays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (43 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 9 pm (61 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 65 |
| Tue | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 50 | 43 | 46 | 54 | 61 | 66 | 66 |
| Wed | 68 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 51 | 46 | 47 | 54 | 61 | 65 | 65 |
| Thu | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 62 | – | 43 | 47 | 54 | 60 | 61 | 65 |
| Fri | 68 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 59 | 50 | 48 | 51 | 58 | 58 | 62 | 63 |
| Sat | 65 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 64 | 61 |
| Sun | 63 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 65 | 64 |
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 I-395 South in Washington DC?
Traffic on I-395 South is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 43 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-395 South in Washington DC?
On weekdays, avoid around 9 am (64 mph on Fridays) and around 4 pm (43 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-395 South busy right now?
As of 11:45 pm EDT, I-395 South in the Washington, DC area is averaging 67 mph across 8 sensors, about normal for this time.
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