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I-95 North Traffic in Washington DC
As of 2:15 am EDT, I-95 North in the Washington, DC area is averaging 62 mph across 27 sensors. The slowest stretch is near Mile 164.2 at 33 mph.
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Incidents on I-95 North right now
- Disabled tractor trailer: I-95 NB at Ramp from Fairfax County Pkwy, Rte 286; Rte 286 Rmp 3A
Is I-95 North moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 2:15 am EDT, and why:
- Near Mile 164.2: 33 mph, likely heavy traffic.
- Near Mile 176.5: 37 mph, likely heavy traffic.
- Near Mile 165.7: 39 mph, likely a nearby incident: Disabled tractor trailer (I-95 NB at Ramp from Fairfax County Pkwy, Rte 286; Rte 286 Rmp 3A).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 9:50 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Rte 95 HOV
- 8:35 pm: Property Damage, I-95 OUTER LOOP AT EXIT 22A MD 295 BALTIMORE WASHINGTON PWKY (OL) (MM 22.0)
- 7:40 pm: Property Damage, I-95 OUTER LOOP AT EXIT 22A MD 295 BALTIMORE WASHINGTON PWKY (OL) (MM 22.0)
- 7:30 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Ramp from Rte 241 Rmp 1A, Rte 241 Rmp 1A; Rte 241 Rmp 1A
- 7:20 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Ramp from South Van Dorn St, Rte 613; Rte 613 Rmp 6C
- 5:50 pm: Property Damage, I-95 OUTER LOOP PRIOR TO GLENARDEN PKWY (MM 18.0)
- 4:55 pm: Property Damage, I-95 OUTER LOOP AT EXIT 22A MD 295 BALTIMORE WASHINGTON PWKY (OL) (MM 22.0)
- 2:35 pm: Disabled In Roadway, I-95 OUTER LOOP PRIOR TO EXIT 3 MD 210 INDIAN HEAD HWY (OL) (MM 0.8)
Best time to drive I-95 North
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 3 pm (about 50 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (56 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (50 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 65 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 1 pm (49 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 69 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 61 | 60 | 64 | 64 | – | 68 |
| Tue | – | 63 | 60 | 57 | 65 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 61 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 65 | 67 |
| Wed | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 64 | – | – | 66 | 63 | 57 | 58 | – | 59 | – | – | 63 | 68 |
| Thu | – | – | – | – | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 53 | 52 | 60 | – | 63 | 67 |
| Fri | 69 | 67 | 64 | 57 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 54 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 54 | 60 | 65 |
| Sat | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 53 | 52 | 53 | 61 | 64 |
| Sun | 65 | 65 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 49 | 52 | 60 | 63 | – | 62 | 59 | 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-95 North slow right now?
Near Mile 164.2: 33 mph, likely heavy traffic. Near Mile 176.5: 37 mph, likely heavy traffic. Near Mile 165.7: 39 mph, likely a nearby incident: Disabled tractor trailer (I-95 NB at Ramp from Fairfax County Pkwy, Rte 286; Rte 286 Rmp 3A).
When is traffic worst on I-95 North in Washington DC?
Traffic on I-95 North is usually worst on Thursday around 3 pm (about 50 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-95 North in Washington DC?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (56 mph on Wednesdays) and around 3 pm (50 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 65 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-95 North busy right now?
As of 2:15 am EDT, I-95 North in the Washington, DC area is averaging 62 mph across 27 sensors. The slowest stretch is near Mile 164.2 at 33 mph.
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