Best time to cross
Best Time to Cross Pacific Highway
The typical best time to cross Pacific Highway is Monday at 1:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈5 min in the general lane. The heaviest moment of the week is usually Saturday at 12:00 PM (≈51 min). The day-by-day breakdown for vehicles, pedestrians and cargo is below.
Vehicles
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Friday | 1:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Saturday | 1:00 AM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Sunday | 2:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 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 | 12:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Tuesday | 1:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Thursday | 1:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Friday | 1:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Sunday | 12:00 AM | 5m | 0–5 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 Pacific Highway?
- Typically Monday at 1:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈5 min in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
- What is the worst time to cross Pacific Highway?
- The heaviest point of the week is usually Saturday at 12:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈51 min. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.