VA-28 South Traffic in Washington DC
As of 1:45 am EST, VA-28 South in the Washington, DC area is averaging 62 mph across 6 sensors, about normal for this time.
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Is VA-28 South moving right now?
Yes. No stretch of VA-28 South in Washington DC is under 40 mph right now (as of 1:45 am EST).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 4:31 pm: Crash, VA-28 SB at Ramp to Rt 29, Rte 29; Rte 28 Rmp 29B
Best time to drive VA-28 South
Traffic is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 46 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (60 mph on Thursdays) and the evening slowdown around 5 pm (46 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 9 pm (61 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 66 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 59 | 57 | 53 | 50 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Tue | 67 | 65 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 58 | 54 | 50 | 47 | 56 | 62 | 63 | 63 |
| Wed | 67 | 65 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 56 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 54 | 62 | 63 | 63 |
| Thu | 66 | 64 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 57 | 53 | 48 | 48 | 57 | 62 | 62 | 63 |
| Fri | 66 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 53 | 51 | 55 | 56 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 62 |
| Sat | 65 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Sun | 64 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
When is traffic worst on VA-28 South in Washington DC?
Traffic on VA-28 South is usually worst on Wednesday around 5 pm (about 46 mph).
What is the best time to drive VA-28 South in Washington DC?
On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (60 mph on Thursdays) and around 5 pm (46 mph on Wednesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 63 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is VA-28 South busy right now?
As of 1:45 am EST, VA-28 South in the Washington, DC area is averaging 62 mph across 6 sensors, about normal for this time.
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