Which freeway has the worst traffic in Los Angeles?

Topping the rankings is the southbound 5 Freeway between Euclid Avenue and the 605 Freeway, which has a peak delay of 22 minutes at 4 p.m., according to traffic data firm INRIX. The delay costs drivers an average of 89 hours this year, about a dozen hours more than the second busiest highway in New York City.



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I-405. Interstate 405 aka the San Diego Freeway is the main north/south freeway for the Westside of L.A. and roughly follows the outline of the Pacific coast for much of its route. The 405 is one of the busiest freeways in the country, the most commonly used highway to LAX, and a bypass for Interstate 5.

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At the top of the list of problematic California freeway traffic conditions is a 6-mile portion of Interstate 5 in Norwalk between freeways 710 and 605. At any hour of the day, Monday through Sunday, this area is a sea of red tail lights as cars drive at a turtle's pace or is stand still without moving at all.

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Most Dangerous Freeways in Los Angeles
  1. I-110 N. between I-105 and U.S. Highway 101. The stretch of I-110 N. ...
  2. I-405 N. From the 110 Freeway to the 10 Freeway. Crosstown found the second-most dangerous stretch of freeway in L.A. is I-405 N. ...
  3. I-5 S. Between I-10 and I-405. ...
  4. (Tie) I-10 E. Running From Santa Monica to I-5.


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Stick to the Neighborhoods The best advice for avoiding being stuck in traffic is to stay off the interstates at peak times, generally from 7 to 10 in the morning and 3 to 7 in the evening.

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There are 11 miles of service tunnels beneath the streets of LA. These became the conduits of smuggling and the passageways to the basement speakeasies. Most of the tunnels are blocked off today, but there are some that are accessible, and there is (potentially) a guided tour that can guide one down into them.

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The fastest road near an urban area is California Route 73, a six-lane freeway in Orange County that connects Santa Ana and San Juan Capistrano through the San Joaquin Hills.

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Surprisingly or not, Chicago, IL was found to have the second worst traffic in the world, right behind London, UK (No. 1); and the absolute worst in all of North America, surpassing infamously congested cities like New York City, NY (No. 4) and Los Angeles, CA (No. 9).

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The Highway 1, aka Pacific Coast Highway, road trip that passes through Big Sur on California's Central Coast is perhaps the most famous scenic drive in the Golden State. But it's not the only scenic, unforgettable road trip in California—by far.

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In the 1950s, Route 66 became the main highway for vacationers heading to Los Angeles. The traffic along Route 66 also resulted in the opening of many mom-and-pop establishments, such as restaurants, motels, and gas stations, along the route to service the needs of passing motorists.

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Hollywood Boulevard stretches for 15 blocks, home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame with nearly 2,700 personalities each immortalized in a sidewalk star. You'll also find the famous TCL Chinese Theater, considered one of the world's greatest of its kind as the premier venue for red carpet events.

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The maximum speed limit on Los Angeles highways and freeways is 65 mph. However, keep in mind that this may be posted or unposted. It is important to always obey the posted speed limit signs. If there are no signs, then you should assume the maximum speed limit on these fast-moving roads is 65 mph.

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