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I-495 Outer Loop Traffic in Washington DC
As of 7:00 pm EDT, I-495 Outer Loop in the Washington, DC area is averaging 48 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near @ Md 190 at 38 mph (usually 37 mph).
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Slow stretches as of 7:00 pm EDT, and why:
- Near @ Md 190: 38 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 37 mph at this time).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 6:20 pm: Disabled In Roadway, I-495 INNER LOOP AT EXIT 41 CLARA BARTON PKWY (IL)
- 12:10 pm: Property Damage, I-495 OUTER LOOP AT EXIT 39 MD 190 RIVER RD (OL) (MM 40.0)
- 11:15 am: Property Damage, I-495 INNER LOOP AT AMERICAN LEGION BR
- 10:50 am: Property Damage, I-495 OUTER LOOP AT SLIGO CREEK PKWY (MM 31.1)
- 8:30 pm: Property Damage, I-495 OUTER LOOP AT BRADLEY BLVD (MM 39.0)
Best time to drive I-495 Outer Loop
Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 8 am (about 35 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (35 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (36 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 56 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 12 pm (36 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 56 | 52 | 43 | 38 | 50 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 58 | 61 | – | 65 |
| Tue | 60 | 50 | 42 | 37 | 40 | 53 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 53 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 58 | 61 | 61 |
| Wed | 56 | 47 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 50 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 52 | 43 | 36 | 43 | 48 | 57 | 61 | 57 |
| Thu | – | – | – | 37 | 39 | 42 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 54 | 39 | 40 | 44 | 45 | 54 | 61 | 59 |
| Fri | 57 | 52 | 49 | 47 | 50 | 56 | 56 | 53 | 48 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 55 | 59 |
| Sat | 65 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 36 | 38 | – | – | – | 39 | 41 | 50 | 57 | 61 |
| Sun | 63 | 64 | 65 | 61 | 58 | 53 | 51 | 47 | 42 | 46 | 51 | 51 | – | 52 | 53 | 60 | 60 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is I-495 Outer Loop slow right now?
Near @ Md 190: 38 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 37 mph at this time).
When is traffic worst on I-495 Outer Loop in Washington DC?
Traffic on I-495 Outer Loop is usually worst on Wednesday around 8 am (about 35 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-495 Outer Loop in Washington DC?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (35 mph on Wednesdays) and around 4 pm (36 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 56 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-495 Outer Loop busy right now?
As of 7:00 pm EDT, I-495 Outer Loop in the Washington, DC area is averaging 48 mph across 5 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near @ Md 190 at 38 mph (usually 37 mph).
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