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I-495 South Traffic in Washington DC
As of 8:30 am EDT, I-495 South in the Washington, DC area is averaging 50 mph across 9 sensors. The slowest stretch is at 13 mph. 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is I-495 South moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 8:30 am EDT, and why:
- Near Mile 57: 13 mph, likely heavy traffic.
- Near Mile 43.7: 29 mph, likely heavy traffic.
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 7:40 am: Property Damage, I-495 OUTER LOOP AT EXIT 31 MD 97 GEORGIA AVE (OL) (MM 31.9)
- 7:15 am: Personal Injury, I-495 INNER LOOP PRIOR TO EXIT 31A MD 97 GEORGIA AVE (IL) (MM 32.3)
- 1:55 am: Disabled vehicle, I-495 SB at Ramp to Rte 495 Rmp 51B; Rte 495 Dist/Coll at mp51
- 11:40 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-495 SB at Ramp to Rte 395 Rmp 1D; Rte 495 Rmp 57E
- 11:25 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-495 SB at Rte 495 HOV
- 9:10 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-495 SB at Rte 495 HOV
- 7:45 pm: Crash, I-495 SB at Ramp from Rte 66 HOV Rmp 64C; Rte 66 Rmp 64A
- 7:10 pm: Crash, I-495 SB at Rte 495 HOV
Best time to drive I-495 South
Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 48 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (50 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (48 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 3 pm (52 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 63 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 64 |
| Tue | 64 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 55 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 55 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 64 | 64 |
| Wed | 64 | 62 | 60 | 52 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 55 | 62 | 63 |
| Thu | 64 | 62 | 60 | 53 | 55 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 61 | 56 | – | 51 | 51 | 54 | 53 | 62 | 63 |
| Fri | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 54 | 54 | 59 | 62 |
| Sat | 63 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 54 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 61 | 63 |
| Sun | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 63 |
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 South slow right now?
Near Mile 57: 13 mph, likely heavy traffic. Near Mile 43.7: 29 mph, likely heavy traffic.
When is traffic worst on I-495 South in Washington DC?
Traffic on I-495 South is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 48 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-495 South in Washington DC?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (50 mph on Tuesdays) and around 5 pm (48 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 61 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-495 South busy right now?
As of 8:30 am EDT, I-495 South in the Washington, DC area is averaging 50 mph across 9 sensors. The slowest stretch is at 13 mph. 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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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-395 South · I-495 Inner Loop · I-495 North · I-495 Outer Loop