This page delivers traffic analytics for Lee County, Georgia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lee County, Georgia among 256 road miles divided in 1,851 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 731 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.
6,769
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.
30.8 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.
13.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,002
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,769 vehicles per day in Lee County, Georgia that results in 855,593 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈312 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Georgia state averages: Lee sees 9% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (6,769 vehicles per day against 7,398), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 855,593 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈312 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Georgia's statewide total. At 30.8 minutes, the average travel time is 8% lower than the state level. At 20% lower than the state level, the 13.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Lee's 6,769 vehicles per day outpaces 81% of counties in Georgia. Its average travel time of 30.8 minutes is longer than 15% of counties in Georgia.
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.
17,433
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.1 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.
22.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,986
A significant volume of traffic in Lee County, Georgia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 17,433 vehicles per day, 356% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,820 vehicles per day. That average covers 53 highway road miles divided in 401 segments (average segment length 695 ft), together carrying 397,516 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈145 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (8.1%) is 40% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Lee serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 5% of counties in Georgia. By raw truck volume, Lee carries more highway trucks than 38% of counties in Georgia.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,820
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.9 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.
10.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,600
The non-highway road network in Lee County, Georgia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,820 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 17,433 vehicles per day. That average covers 204 non-highway road miles divided in 1,450 segments (average segment length 741 ft), together carrying 458,077 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈167 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 35% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.8% is 33% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Lee's overall average travel time exceeds 15% of counties in Georgia. Trip origins here have higher average income than 81% of counties in Georgia. Lee's median driver age is higher than 43% of counties in Georgia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 115% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 28% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
July is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Lee County, Georgia, the peak hour concentrates about 9% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lee
Georgia
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,769
7,398
-8.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.5%
9.7%
-32.3%
Truck % (Highway)
8.1%
13.6%
-40.4%
Avg. Travel Time
30.8 min
33.6 min
-8.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,769 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lee carries more traffic than 81% of counties in Georgia, averaging 6,769 vehicles per day.
Approximately 34% of highway traffic and 20% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lee County, Georgia. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during September–November. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in July, averaging 6,270 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Lee roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $78,002 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 115% above the daily 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)
