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Best Time to Cross Brownsville Gateway

BEST DAY TO CROSS
Monday ~5m
Typical wait at night (6 PM–12 AM). During the day, around 8 PM it's ~12m.
Live times Hourly chart
Avoid: Sunday in the early morning — up to ~1h 16m
Every day BEST TO WORST
  1. Monday The best
    ~5m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  2. Wednesday #2
    ~6m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  3. Thursday #3
    ~6m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  4. Tuesday #4
    ~7m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  5. Sunday #5
    ~11m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  6. Friday #6
    ~14m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  7. Saturday The worst
    ~17m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

Historical reference · CBP

Week of Labor Day 2025

General lane · Aug 29–Sep 4

  1. 3 days before
    Average
    38m
    Range
    0m–1h 15m

    24/24 h

  2. 2 days before
    Average
    39m
    Range
    0m–1h 30m

    24/24 h

  3. 1 day before
    Average
    35m
    Range
    5m–1h 20m

    17/24 h

  4. Holiday
    Average
    1h 9m
    Range
    5m–4h

    24/24 h

  5. 1 day after
    Average
    56m
    Range
    15m–1h 30m

    18/24 h

  6. 2 days after
    Average
    44m
    Range
    5m–1h 30m

    18/24 h

  7. 3 days after
    Average
    18m
    Range
    0m–45m

    15/24 h

Source: CBP · Labor Day 2025 · General lane.

A single week for reference; this is not a forecast.

General lane · CBP's official hourly statistics (last 15 days). Closed hours don't count.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to cross Brownsville Gateway?
Typically Monday at 11:00 PM, with an average wait of ≈5m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Brownsville Gateway?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Sunday at 3:00 AM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 16m. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.
Where does this data come from and how reliable is it?
From CBP's official hourly statistics for Brownsville Gateway: we take the most recent typical pattern for each weekday (the averages are CBP's), so it reflects the usual behavior, not a forecast. Any given day can vary with weather, holidays or operations — so check the live wait times before you leave.
Is the best time the same for every lane?
This page summarizes the General lane, the line most people use. Trusted lanes (SENTRI or NEXUS, and Ready Lane where available) usually move at their own pace; compare them live on the Brownsville Gateway page.