What is the best time to cross Brownsville B&M?

For vehicles in the General lane, typically Thursday at 12:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈5m. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.

What is the worst time to cross Brownsville B&M?

For vehicles in the General lane, the heaviest point of the week is usually Saturday at 7:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 24m. 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 B&M: 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?

Each tab summarizes the General lane for its mode: vehicles, pedestrian or commercial. Trusted lanes (SENTRI or NEXUS, and Ready Lane where available) usually move at their own pace; compare all lanes live on the Brownsville B&M page.

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Best Time to Cross Brownsville B&M

BEST DAY TO CROSS

Thursday ~5m

Typical wait in the early morning (12–5 AM). During the day, around 9 PM it's ~18m.

Live times Hourly chart

Avoid: Saturday at night — up to ~1h 24m

We use the newest CBP typical profile for each weekday within a 14-day window. Data covers 7 of 7 weekdays; closed hours are excluded. This is a historical reference, not a forecast. How border wait times are calculated

Every day BEST TO WORST

Thursday The best
~5m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
Friday #2
~5m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Tuesday #3
~6m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Wednesday #4
~8m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Sunday #5
~18m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Saturday #6
~18m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Monday The worst
~23m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

PEDESTRIAN · ANY DAY

Hardly any line ~3m

The line barely changes by day at this crossing. Cross whenever works for you.

Live times Hourly chart

Every day BEST TO WORST

Sunday The best
~3m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
Tuesday #2
~4m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Saturday #3
~4m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Monday #4
~5m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Wednesday #5
~5m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Thursday #6
~5m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Friday The worst
~5m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to cross Brownsville B&M?: For vehicles in the General lane, typically Thursday at 12:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈5m. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Brownsville B&M?: For vehicles in the General lane, the heaviest point of the week is usually Saturday at 7:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 24m. 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 B&M: 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?: Each tab summarizes the General lane for its mode: vehicles, pedestrian or commercial. Trusted lanes (SENTRI or NEXUS, and Ready Lane where available) usually move at their own pace; compare all lanes live on the Brownsville B&M page.