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I-395 South Traffic in Washington DC
As of 1:45 am EST, I-395 South in the Washington, DC area is averaging 62 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 1:45 am EST).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 7:16 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-395 SB at Rte 648 Rmp 1A
- 7:16 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-395 SB at the ramp to LITTLE RIVER TURNPIKE / LINCOLNIA
- 5:31 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-395 SB at the ramp to LITTLE RIVER TURNPIKE / LINCOLNIA
Best time to drive I-395 South
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 4 pm (about 45 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 10 am (64 mph on Mondays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (45 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 64 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 4 pm (59 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 52 | 47 | 46 | 52 | 60 | 64 | 66 |
| Tue | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 60 | 48 | 45 | 47 | 53 | 62 | 65 | 65 |
| Wed | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 51 | 47 | 48 | 53 | 61 | 64 | 65 |
| Thu | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 60 | 50 | 46 | 45 | 53 | 60 | 64 | 65 |
| Fri | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 55 | 45 | 46 | 50 | 57 | 60 | 62 | 63 |
| Sat | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 62 |
| Sun | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 66 |
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 Tuesday around 4 pm (about 45 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-395 South in Washington DC?
On weekdays, avoid around 10 am (64 mph on Mondays) and around 4 pm (45 mph on Tuesdays). 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 1:45 am EST, I-395 South in the Washington, DC area is averaging 62 mph across 8 sensors, about normal for this time.
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VA-28 North · VA-28 South · US-50 East · I-95 North · I-95 South · MD-295 North · MD-295 South · I-395 North · I-495 Inner Loop · I-495 North · I-495 Outer Loop · I-495 South