How much does NEXUS save at Pacific Highway?

The history shows ~11m less per crossing than General. The largest mean hourly difference is ~27m. These compare CBP profiles; your future wait and savings can change.

Is NEXUS worth it for me?

If the historical difference at Pacific Highway repeated, 10 crossings would represent roughly 2 h less in line. Consider crossing frequency, eligibility and costs; check current waits before leaving. This is not a prediction.

What are NEXUS’s requirements?

NEXUS is issued by CBP through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). It needs an interview appointment and an enrollment fee.

British Columbia Washington

Is NEXUS worth it at Pacific Highway?

Not really

NEXUS: ~11m less per crossing in the history

Vs. the General lane · largest mean hourly difference: ~27m

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Scenario for your crossings

I cross 8× a month

≈ 1h 28m

DIFFERENCE / MONTH

≈ 18 h

DIFFERENCE / YEAR

$1.33

COST / ESTIMATED HOUR

Example: adult NEXUS application, $120 USD for 5 years. If the historical average repeated with 8 crossings a month, the cost would be $1.33 per hour of difference. Check CBP conditions; savings are not guaranteed.

We compare General with this lane at the same hour across 1368 matched pairs. We review 57 profile dates in a 56-day window. We average the wait differences, excluding closed hours and missing readings. The displayed peak is the largest mean difference by hour. Your future savings are not guaranteed. How border wait times are calculated

Savings throughout the day

NEXUS CBP · 57 dates reviewed

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM

12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM11 PM

Trusted-lane savings vs. the General lane by hour (minutes)
Hour	NEXUS savings	General wait
12 AM	7	7
1 AM	6	6
2 AM	5	5
3 AM	5	5
4 AM	5	5
5 AM	5	5
6 AM	0	5
7 AM	3	8
8 AM	9	14
9 AM	7	12
10 AM	13	19
11 AM	23	29
12 PM	25	31
1 PM	27	33
2 PM	24	30
3 PM	17	23
4 PM	14	20
5 PM	11	16
6 PM	13	19
7 PM	10	15
8 PM	7	12
9 PM	9	10
10 PM	10	10
11 PM	8	8

Historical reference at 4 AM

General ~5m

NEXUS ~0m

In these profiles, NEXUS had ~5m less than General.

Frequently asked questions

How much does NEXUS save at Pacific Highway?: The history shows ~11m less per crossing than General. The largest mean hourly difference is ~27m. These compare CBP profiles; your future wait and savings can change.
Is NEXUS worth it for me?: If the historical difference at Pacific Highway repeated, 10 crossings would represent roughly 2 h less in line. Consider crossing frequency, eligibility and costs; check current waits before leaving. This is not a prediction.
What are NEXUS’s requirements?: NEXUS is issued by CBP through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). It needs an interview appointment and an enrollment fee.