I-495 North Traffic in Washington DC

As of 11:30 pm EDT, I-495 North in the Washington, DC area is averaging 65 mph across 6 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Is I-495 North moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-495 North in Washington DC is under 40 mph right now (as of 11:30 pm EDT).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

4:10 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-495 NB at Ramp from Rte 620 Rmp 17B; Rte 495 Dist/Coll at mp55
12:10 pm: Disabled In Roadway, I-495 INNER LOOP AT EXIT 30A US 29 COLESVILLE RD (IL) (MM 30.5)
11:15 am: Crash, I-495 NB at Ramp Intersection:TO RT 644
11:05 am: Crash, I-495 NB at Ramp to Rte 495 Rmp 55A; Rte 495 Dist/Coll at mp55
11:00 am: Vehicle Fire, I-495 INNER LOOP AT EXIT 28A MD 650 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE (IL)
10:50 am: Disabled In Roadway, I-495 OUTER LOOP PRIOR TO EXIT 36 MD 187 OLD GEORGETOWN RD (OL) (MM 36.5)
10:40 am: Property Damage, I-495 OUTER LOOP PRIOR TO RIGGS RD
10:01 am: Disabled vehicle, I-495 NB at Ramp from Rte 620 Rmp 17B; Rte 495 Dist/Coll at mp55

Best time to drive I-495 North

Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 21 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (40 mph on Thursdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (21 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 57 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 5 pm (32 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-495 North in Washington DC, by day and hour (local time)
Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	64
Tue	66	63	55	41	55	61	61	61	54	39	30	25	24	26	29	60	63
Wed	65	63	59	54	58	60	61	60	47	36	28	24	21	24	30	54	60
Thu	66	62	54	40	50	58	61	62	55	42	–	24	23	27	30	54	62
Fri	65	63	60	59	61	61	57	48	39	34	27	25	26	32	38	55	61
Sat	65	63	63	63	61	55	50	46	38	36	35	35	32	33	37	49	59
Sun	62	62	63	63	61	59	52	44	39	41	45	43	37	42	48	61	61

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-495 North in Washington DC?

Traffic on I-495 North is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 21 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-495 North in Washington DC?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (40 mph on Thursdays) and around 5 pm (21 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 57 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-495 North busy right now?

As of 11:30 pm EDT, I-495 North in the Washington, DC area is averaging 65 mph across 6 sensors, about normal for this time.

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Other freeways in Washington DC

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-395 South · I-495 Inner Loop · I-495 Outer Loop · I-495 South

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	64
Tue	66	63	55	41	55	61	61	61	54	39	30	25	24	26	29	60	63
Wed	65	63	59	54	58	60	61	60	47	36	28	24	21	24	30	54	60
Thu	66	62	54	40	50	58	61	62	55	42	–	24	23	27	30	54	62
Fri	65	63	60	59	61	61	57	48	39	34	27	25	26	32	38	55	61
Sat	65	63	63	63	61	55	50	46	38	36	35	35	32	33	37	49	59
Sun	62	62	63	63	61	59	52	44	39	41	45	43	37	42	48	61	61

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	64
Tue	66	63	55	41	55	61	61	61	54	39	30	25	24	26	29	60	63
Wed	65	63	59	54	58	60	61	60	47	36	28	24	21	24	30	54	60
Thu	66	62	54	40	50	58	61	62	55	42	–	24	23	27	30	54	62
Fri	65	63	60	59	61	61	57	48	39	34	27	25	26	32	38	55	61
Sat	65	63	63	63	61	55	50	46	38	36	35	35	32	33	37	49	59
Sun	62	62	63	63	61	59	52	44	39	41	45	43	37	42	48	61	61

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	64
Tue	66	63	55	41	55	61	61	61	54	39	30	25	24	26	29	60	63
Wed	65	63	59	54	58	60	61	60	47	36	28	24	21	24	30	54	60
Thu	66	62	54	40	50	58	61	62	55	42	–	24	23	27	30	54	62
Fri	65	63	60	59	61	61	57	48	39	34	27	25	26	32	38	55	61
Sat	65	63	63	63	61	55	50	46	38	36	35	35	32	33	37	49	59
Sun	62	62	63	63	61	59	52	44	39	41	45	43	37	42	48	61	61