I-495 North Traffic in Washington DC

As of 1:45 am EST, I-495 North in the Washington, DC area is averaging 61 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 1:45 am EST).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

7:16 pm: Disabled In Roadway, I-495 INNER LOOP PRIOR TO EXIT 31A MD 97 GEORGIA AVE (IL) (MM 31.9)
5:31 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-495 NB at Ramp from Rte 620 Rmp 17B; Rte 495 Dist/Coll at mp55
5:31 pm: Property Damage, I-495 OUTER LOOP PRIOR TO EXIT 29 MD 193 UNIVERSITY BLVD (OL) (MM 29.5)
1:01 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-495 NB at Ramp to Rte 395 Rmp 1A; Rte 495 Rmp 169A
12:16 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-495 NB at Ramp to Rte 495 Rmp 55A; Rte 495 Dist/Coll at mp55
10:31 am: Debris In Roadway, I-495 INNER LOOP PRIOR TO EXIT 33 MD 185 CONNECTICUT AVE (IL) (MM 34.5)
10:16 am: Debris In Roadway, I-495 INNER LOOP AT STONEYBROOK DR (MM 33.2)
7:45 am: Crash, I-495 NB at Ramp to Rte 495 Rmp 55A; 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 (43 mph on Thursdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (21 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 58 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 5 pm (37 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	65	63	60	53	56	61	62	62	58	42	34	32	28	30	44	63	64
Tue	66	63	55	44	55	61	62	61	55	40	31	26	24	26	35	58	63
Wed	65	63	58	49	56	60	61	61	50	39	30	25	21	24	33	56	61
Thu	65	62	55	43	53	59	61	61	57	40	29	24	23	27	31	50	61
Fri	64	62	60	59	61	61	56	46	39	33	26	24	26	33	40	57	61
Sat	65	63	64	64	62	58	53	46	38	40	40	39	38	38	41	53	60
Sun	63	63	63	63	61	60	53	46	41	44	46	42	37	39	46	61	62

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 (43 mph on Thursdays) and around 5 pm (21 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 58 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-495 North busy right now?

As of 1:45 am EST, I-495 North in the Washington, DC area is averaging 61 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	65	63	60	53	56	61	62	62	58	42	34	32	28	30	44	63	64
Tue	66	63	55	44	55	61	62	61	55	40	31	26	24	26	35	58	63
Wed	65	63	58	49	56	60	61	61	50	39	30	25	21	24	33	56	61
Thu	65	62	55	43	53	59	61	61	57	40	29	24	23	27	31	50	61
Fri	64	62	60	59	61	61	56	46	39	33	26	24	26	33	40	57	61
Sat	65	63	64	64	62	58	53	46	38	40	40	39	38	38	41	53	60
Sun	63	63	63	63	61	60	53	46	41	44	46	42	37	39	46	61	62

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	65	63	60	53	56	61	62	62	58	42	34	32	28	30	44	63	64
Tue	66	63	55	44	55	61	62	61	55	40	31	26	24	26	35	58	63
Wed	65	63	58	49	56	60	61	61	50	39	30	25	21	24	33	56	61
Thu	65	62	55	43	53	59	61	61	57	40	29	24	23	27	31	50	61
Fri	64	62	60	59	61	61	56	46	39	33	26	24	26	33	40	57	61
Sat	65	63	64	64	62	58	53	46	38	40	40	39	38	38	41	53	60
Sun	63	63	63	63	61	60	53	46	41	44	46	42	37	39	46	61	62

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	65	63	60	53	56	61	62	62	58	42	34	32	28	30	44	63	64
Tue	66	63	55	44	55	61	62	61	55	40	31	26	24	26	35	58	63
Wed	65	63	58	49	56	60	61	61	50	39	30	25	21	24	33	56	61
Thu	65	62	55	43	53	59	61	61	57	40	29	24	23	27	31	50	61
Fri	64	62	60	59	61	61	56	46	39	33	26	24	26	33	40	57	61
Sat	65	63	64	64	62	58	53	46	38	40	40	39	38	38	41	53	60
Sun	63	63	63	63	61	60	53	46	41	44	46	42	37	39	46	61	62