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I-95 South Traffic in Washington DC
As of 9:00 pm EDT, I-95 South in the Washington, DC area is averaging 57 mph across 29 sensors. The slowest stretch is near Mile 176.9 at 28 mph. 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Incidents on I-95 South right now
- Disabled vehicle: I-95 SB at Ramp from Rte 286 Rmp 3C; Rte 286 Rmp 3B
- Disabled vehicle: I-95 SB at Rte 286 Rmp 3B
Is I-95 South moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 9:00 pm EDT, and why:
- Near Mile 176.9: 28 mph, likely heavy traffic.
- Near Mile 170.7: 33 mph, likely rain (about 2.2 mm per hour on radar).
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)
- 11:20 am: Property Damage, I-95 OUTER LOOP AT EXIT 11B MD 4 PENNSYLVANIA AVE (OL) (MM 11.0)
- 6:55 am: Disabled vehicle, I-95 SB at Ramp to Lorton Rd, Rte 642, Rte 600; Rte 95 Rmp 163A
- 5:35 am: Disabled vehicle, I-95 SB at Rte 286 Rmp 3B
- 10:25 pm: Disabled vehicle, I-95 SB at Rte 95 Rmp 175A
Best time to drive I-95 South
Traffic is usually worst on Monday around 7 am (about 46 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (46 mph on Mondays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (48 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 5 pm (54 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 62 | 51 | 46 | 54 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 63 | – | 68 |
| Tue | 65 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 58 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 58 | 53 | 48 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 63 |
| Wed | 61 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 57 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 60 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 57 | 60 | 62 | 64 |
| Thu | – | – | – | 49 | 53 | 58 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 60 | 61 | 59 | 52 | 53 | 60 | 66 | 68 |
| Fri | 62 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 52 | 49 | 54 | 55 | 52 | 59 | 63 |
| Sat | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 54 | 56 | 56 | 61 | 65 |
| Sun | 66 | 65 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 63 | 62 | – | 57 | 61 | 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 South slow right now?
Near Mile 176.9: 28 mph, likely heavy traffic. Near Mile 170.7: 33 mph, likely rain (about 2.2 mm per hour on radar).
When is traffic worst on I-95 South in Washington DC?
Traffic on I-95 South is usually worst on Monday around 7 am (about 46 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-95 South in Washington DC?
On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (46 mph on Mondays) and around 5 pm (48 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-95 South busy right now?
As of 9:00 pm EDT, I-95 South in the Washington, DC area is averaging 57 mph across 29 sensors. The slowest stretch is near Mile 176.9 at 28 mph. 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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