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I-95 North Traffic in Washington DC
As of 9:00 pm EDT, I-95 North in the Washington, DC area is averaging 57 mph across 27 sensors. The slowest stretch is near Mile 165.7 at 36 mph.
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Incidents on I-95 North right now
- Disabled vehicle: I-95 NB at Ramp from Rte 395 Rmp 1C; Rte 495 Rmp 57F
Is I-95 North moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 9:00 pm EDT, and why:
- Near Mile 165.7: 36 mph, likely heavy traffic.
- Near Mile 164.2: 38 mph, likely heavy traffic.
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 6:55 pm: Personal Injury, I-95 OUTER LOOP PRIOR TO EXIT 11A MD 4 PENNSYLVANIA AVE (OL) (MM 11.0)
- 5:50 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Ramp from South Van Dorn St, Rte 613; Rte 613 Rmp 6C
- 5:15 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Rte 95 Rmp 167A
- 3:25 pm: Crash, I-95 NB at Ramp from Gunston Cove Rd, Lorton Rd, Rte 95 Rmp 163A, Rte 642, Rte 600; Rte 642 Rmp 2B
- 3:05 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Ramp from Gunston Cove Rd, Lorton Rd, Rte 95 Rmp 163A, Rte 642, Rte 600; Rte 642 Rmp 2B
- 2:30 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 NB at Ramp to Clermont Ave, Clermont Ave, ; Rte 95 Rmp 174A
- 11:20 am: Property Damage, I-95 OUTER LOOP AT EXIT 11B MD 4 PENNSYLVANIA AVE (OL) (MM 11.0)
- 9:35 am: Disabled tractor trailer, I-95 NB at Ramp from Gunston Cove Rd, Lorton Rd, Rte 95 Rmp 163A, Rte 642, Rte 600; Rte 642 Rmp 2B
Best time to drive I-95 North
Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 3 pm (about 36 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (47 mph on Wednesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (36 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 60 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 | 69 | 58 | 49 | 50 | 56 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 49 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 45 | 51 | 64 | 65 |
| Wed | 64 | 59 | 47 | 49 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 54 | 53 | 44 | 56 | 45 | 63 | 61 | 58 | 65 |
| Thu | – | – | – | 58 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 60 | 57 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 58 | 59 | 64 | 67 |
| Fri | 65 | 59 | 54 | 55 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 47 | 44 | 36 | 40 | 41 | 47 | 53 | 60 | 65 |
| Sat | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 53 | 52 | 53 | 61 | 64 |
| Sun | 65 | 65 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 49 | 52 | 60 | 63 | – | 62 | 59 | 64 | 66 |
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 heavy traffic. Near Mile 164.2: 38 mph, likely heavy traffic.
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 36 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-95 North in Washington DC?
On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (47 mph on Wednesdays) and around 3 pm (36 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 60 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-95 North busy right now?
As of 9:00 pm EDT, I-95 North in the Washington, DC area is averaging 57 mph across 27 sensors. The slowest stretch is near Mile 165.7 at 36 mph.
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