This page delivers traffic analytics for Florida. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Florida among 47,793 road miles divided in 910,675 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 277 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
9,922
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
23.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,432
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 9,922 vehicles per day in Florida that results in 524,298,426 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈191 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Florida sees 42% higher average daily traffic volume than the national average (9,922 vehicles per day against 6,986), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Florida accounts for about 6.9% of the national total, at 524,298,426 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈191 billion per year). At 33.2 minutes, the average travel time matches the national level closely. Congestion runs 26% higher than the national level, at a ratio of 23.8% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Florida carries more traffic than 92% of states nationwide. 52% of states nationwide have a shorter average travel time than Florida's 33.2 minutes.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
23,020
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.2 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
42.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,167
A significant volume of traffic in Florida utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 23,020 vehicles per day, 156% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,980 vehicles per day. That average covers 9,295 highway road miles divided in 61,106 segments (average segment length 803 ft), together carrying 228,120,908 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈83.3 billion per year). That puts Florida among the top 3 states nationwide for highway travel volume. Trucks constitute 11.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 13% lower than the national average, at 11.3% - positioning Florida as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 30% of states nationwide. Florida's highway truck count is higher than 96% of states nationwide, at roughly 2,606 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,980
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
22.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,090
The non-highway road network in Florida supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,980 vehicles per day, 61% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 23,020 vehicles per day. That average covers 38,498 non-highway road miles divided in 849,569 segments (average segment length 239 ft), together carrying 296,177,522 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈108 billion per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 42% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (22.6%) runs 23% higher than the national average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. 52% of states nationwide see shorter overall travel times than Florida. 54% of states nationwide see lower average driver income among trip origins than Florida. The driver population here skews older than 76% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 62% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
February–April is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
August is the quietest month, with volumes -4% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Florida, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Florida
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
9,922
6,986
+42.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.6%
9.3%
-8.0%
Truck % (Highway)
11.3%
13.1%
-13.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.2 min
33.3 min
-0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 9,922 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Florida carries more traffic than 92% of states nationwide, averaging 9,922 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Florida roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $85,432 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during February–April. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in August, averaging 9,564 vehicles per day - a 4% decrease from the annual average.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
