What is the best time to cross Highgate Springs?

Typically Monday at 5:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈3m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.

What is the worst time to cross Highgate Springs?

The heaviest point of the week is usually Sunday at 7:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 14m. 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 Highgate Springs: 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 Highgate Springs page.

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Best Time to Cross Highgate Springs

CARS · 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

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

3 days before Fri Aug 29

Average

9m

Range

0m–20m

16/24 h
2 days before Sat Aug 30

Average

8m

Range

0m–30m

16/24 h
1 day before Sun Aug 31

Average

5m

Range

0m–20m

15/24 h
Holiday Mon Sep 1

Average

11m

Range

0m–45m

14/24 h
1 day after Tue Sep 2

No reported data

0/24 h
2 days after Wed Sep 3

Average

3m

Range

0m–10m

21/24 h
3 days after Thu Sep 4

Average

2m

Range

0m–15m

19/24 h

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 Highgate Springs?: Typically Monday at 5:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈3m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Highgate Springs?: The heaviest point of the week is usually Sunday at 7:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 14m. 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 Highgate Springs: 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 Highgate Springs page.