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Is SENTRI worth it at Paso Del Norte?
At Paso Del Norte, SENTRI saves about ~58m per crossing over the General lane on average — and up to ~1h 15m at the worst hour. If you cross often, that's roughly 10 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 Paso Del Norte
SENTRI
58m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~1h 15m at the worst hour (1 PM)
Ready
5m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~17m at the worst hour (10 PM)
Every 10 crossings ≈ 10 h less in line with SENTRI.
Savings by hour
| Hour | SENTRI | Ready |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | ~52m | ~6m |
| 1 AM | ~42m | ~5m |
| 2 AM | ~33m | ~4m |
| 3 AM | ~33m | ~3m |
| 4 AM | ~37m | ~4m |
| 5 AM | ~42m | ~3m |
| 6 AM | ~51m | ~4m |
| 7 AM | ~56m | ~5m |
| 8 AM | ~1h 2m | ~4m |
| 9 AM | ~1h 6m | ~4m |
| 10 AM | ~1h 9m | ~4m |
| 11 AM | ~1h 12m | ~4m |
| 12 PM | ~1h 14m | ~4m |
| 1 PM | ~1h 15m | ~3m |
| 2 PM | ~1h 14m | ~4m |
| 3 PM | ~1h 14m | ~5m |
| 4 PM | ~1h 11m | ~4m |
| 5 PM | ~1h 7m | ~4m |
| 6 PM | ~1h 2m | ~3m |
| 7 PM | ~1h 1m | ~3m |
| 8 PM | ~1h 1m | ~3m |
| 9 PM | ~55m | ~3m |
| 10 PM | ~58m | ~17m |
| 11 PM | ~55m | ~5m |
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 Paso Del Norte?
- About ~58m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~1h 15m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
- Is SENTRI worth it for me?
- If you cross Paso Del Norte often, yes — every 10 crossings is roughly 10 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.