I-95 North Traffic in Washington DC

As of 10:45 pm EST, I-95 North in the Washington, DC area is averaging 63 mph across 26 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is at 36 mph (usually 36 mph).

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Incidents on I-95 North right now

Disabled vehicle: I-95 NB at the ramp to Route 611 (Telegraph Rd - North)

Is I-95 North moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 10:45 pm EST, and why:

Near Mile 165.7: 36 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 36 mph at this time).
Near Mile 164.2: 38 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 40 mph).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

7:55 pm: Property Damage, I-95 INNER LOOP AT EXIT 23 MD 201 KENILWORTH AVE (IL) (MM 23.5)
6:31 pm: Personal Injury, I-95 INNER LOOP PAST EXIT 11A MD 4 PENNSYLVANIA AVE (IL) (MM 11.0)
5:11 pm: Crash, I-95 NB at the ramp to Route 611 (Telegraph Rd - North)
5:11 pm: Property Damage, I-95 OUTER LOOP PAST EXIT 11A MD 4 PENNSYLVANIA AVE (OL) (MM 11.0)
4:41 pm: Crash, I-95 NB at Rte 95 HOV
4:00 pm: Property Damage, I-95 OUTER LOOP AT EXIT 19A US 50 JOHN HANSON HWY (OL) (MM 18.0)
12:11 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Rte 95 Rmp 167A
11:56 am: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at the ramp to Route 611 (Telegraph Rd - South)

Best time to drive I-95 North

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 33 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (48 mph on Thursdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (33 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 58 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 5 pm (47 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-95 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	59	53	53	59	62	61	61	58	49	41	40	38	52	59	63	64
Tue	63	58	50	49	58	61	61	61	57	47	39	38	36	40	50	62	64
Wed	63	58	50	50	57	58	58	59	56	47	40	38	37	39	44	61	63
Thu	64	57	49	48	57	60	61	59	53	40	36	35	35	38	45	59	63
Fri	64	59	54	56	60	60	59	55	46	35	33	35	36	41	51	59	61
Sat	64	63	63	64	63	60	57	56	55	53	52	51	47	50	55	61	64
Sun	64	64	64	65	64	62	58	59	59	58	58	59	59	59	58	62	64

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 165.7: 36 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 36 mph at this time). Near Mile 164.2: 38 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 40 mph).

When is traffic worst on I-95 North in Washington DC?

Traffic on I-95 North is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 33 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-95 North in Washington DC?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (48 mph on Thursdays) and around 3 pm (33 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 58 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-95 North busy right now?

As of 10:45 pm EST, I-95 North in the Washington, DC area is averaging 63 mph across 26 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is at 36 mph (usually 36 mph).

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Other freeways in Washington DC

VA-28 North · VA-28 South · US-50 East · 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 · I-495 South

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	64	59	53	53	59	62	61	61	58	49	41	40	38	52	59	63	64
Tue	63	58	50	49	58	61	61	61	57	47	39	38	36	40	50	62	64
Wed	63	58	50	50	57	58	58	59	56	47	40	38	37	39	44	61	63
Thu	64	57	49	48	57	60	61	59	53	40	36	35	35	38	45	59	63
Fri	64	59	54	56	60	60	59	55	46	35	33	35	36	41	51	59	61
Sat	64	63	63	64	63	60	57	56	55	53	52	51	47	50	55	61	64
Sun	64	64	64	65	64	62	58	59	59	58	58	59	59	59	58	62	64

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	64	59	53	53	59	62	61	61	58	49	41	40	38	52	59	63	64
Tue	63	58	50	49	58	61	61	61	57	47	39	38	36	40	50	62	64
Wed	63	58	50	50	57	58	58	59	56	47	40	38	37	39	44	61	63
Thu	64	57	49	48	57	60	61	59	53	40	36	35	35	38	45	59	63
Fri	64	59	54	56	60	60	59	55	46	35	33	35	36	41	51	59	61
Sat	64	63	63	64	63	60	57	56	55	53	52	51	47	50	55	61	64
Sun	64	64	64	65	64	62	58	59	59	58	58	59	59	59	58	62	64

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	64	59	53	53	59	62	61	61	58	49	41	40	38	52	59	63	64
Tue	63	58	50	49	58	61	61	61	57	47	39	38	36	40	50	62	64
Wed	63	58	50	50	57	58	58	59	56	47	40	38	37	39	44	61	63
Thu	64	57	49	48	57	60	61	59	53	40	36	35	35	38	45	59	63
Fri	64	59	54	56	60	60	59	55	46	35	33	35	36	41	51	59	61
Sat	64	63	63	64	63	60	57	56	55	53	52	51	47	50	55	61	64
Sun	64	64	64	65	64	62	58	59	59	58	58	59	59	59	58	62	64