Best time to cross
Best Time to Cross Thousand Islands Bridge
The typical best time to cross Thousand Islands Bridge is Sunday at 9:00 PM, with an average wait of ≈1 min in the general lane. The heaviest moment of the week is usually Sunday at 4:00 PM (≈15 min). The day-by-day breakdown for vehicles, pedestrians and cargo is below.
Vehicles
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Tuesday | 9:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Wednesday | 10:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Friday | 3:00 PM | 8m | 0–10 min |
| Saturday | 7:00 PM | 7m | 0–10 min |
| Sunday | 9:00 PM | 1m | 0–1 min |
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Commercial (cargo)
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Tuesday | 9:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Wednesday | 10:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Thursday | 1:00 AM | 8m | 0–10 min |
| Friday | 7:00 AM | 8m | 0–10 min |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM | 7m | 0–10 min |
| Sunday | 9:00 PM | 1m | 0–1 min |
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best time to cross Thousand Islands Bridge?
- Typically Sunday at 9:00 PM, with an average wait of ≈1 min in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
- What is the worst time to cross Thousand Islands Bridge?
- The heaviest point of the week is usually Sunday at 4:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈15 min. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.