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Is SENTRI worth it at Douglas?

At Douglas, SENTRI saves about ~34m per crossing over the General lane on average — and up to ~1h 3m at the worst hour. If you cross often, that's roughly 6 h less in line every 10 crossings. Here's the hour-by-hour breakdown, from this crossing's own history.

How much each lane saves at Douglas

SENTRI
34m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~1h 3m at the worst hour (1 PM)
Ready
36m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~1h 6m at the worst hour (1 PM)

Every 10 crossings ≈ 6 h less in line with SENTRI.

Savings by hour

Hour SENTRI Ready
12 AM ~15m ~15m
1 AM ~6m ~6m
2 AM ~2m ~2m
3 AM ~5m ~5m
4 AM ~8m ~8m
5 AM ~9m ~10m
6 AM ~13m ~14m
7 AM ~17m ~21m
8 AM ~31m ~34m
9 AM ~39m ~40m
10 AM ~51m ~52m
11 AM ~55m ~57m
12 PM ~1h ~1h 3m
1 PM ~1h 3m ~1h 6m
2 PM ~1h ~1h 3m
3 PM ~55m ~59m
4 PM ~50m ~54m
5 PM ~47m ~50m
6 PM ~41m ~45m
7 PM ~38m ~41m
8 PM ~39m ~42m
9 PM ~37m ~40m
10 PM ~34m ~37m
11 PM ~30m ~32m

Trusted-lane vs. General average, from this crossing's official CBP hourly statistics (last 17 days). Closed hours don't count.

Frequently asked questions

How much does SENTRI save at Douglas?
About ~34m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~1h 3m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
Is SENTRI worth it for me?
If you cross Douglas often, yes — every 10 crossings is roughly 6 h less in line. If you cross only occasionally the payoff is smaller; check the live times before you leave.
How do I get SENTRI?
SENTRI is issued by CBP through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). It needs an interview appointment and an enrollment fee.