This page delivers traffic analytics for Lee County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lee County, North Carolina among 251 road miles divided in 4,949 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 267 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.
6,100
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.
31.2 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.
15.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,005
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,100 vehicles per day in Lee County, North Carolina that results in 1,747,397 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈638 million 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 31.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Carolina state averages: Lee sees 4% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (6,100 vehicles per day against 6,332), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,747,397 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈638 million per year), roughly 0.6% of North Carolina's statewide total. The average trip takes 31.2 minutes, 3% lower than the state level. At 15% lower than the state level, the 15.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Lee's 6,100 vehicles per day outpaces 76% of counties in North Carolina. On travel time, Lee runs longer than 35% of counties in North Carolina.
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.
14,247
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.4 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.
28.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,788
A significant volume of traffic in Lee County, North Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,247 vehicles per day, 176% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,156 vehicles per day. That average covers 85 highway road miles divided in 514 segments (average segment length 870 ft), together carrying 1,094,612 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈400 million per year). By highway travel volume, Lee outranks 58% of counties in North Carolina. Trucks constitute 10.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (10.8%) is 10% 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. 41% of counties in North Carolina see a lower highway truck share than Lee's 10.8%. By raw truck volume, Lee carries more highway trucks than 61% of counties in North Carolina.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,156
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.3 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.
14.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,527
The non-highway road network in Lee County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,156 vehicles per day, 64% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,247 vehicles per day. That average covers 166 non-highway road miles divided in 4,435 segments (average segment length 197 ft), together carrying 652,785 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈238 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 55% lower than on highways. At 19% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 14.3% signals easier movement on local roads. 35% of counties in North Carolina see shorter overall travel times than Lee. 58% of counties in North Carolina see lower average driver income among trip origins than Lee. Lee's median driver age is higher than 13% of counties in North Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lee County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lee
North Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,100
6,332
-3.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.6%
8.7%
-1.6%
Truck % (Highway)
10.8%
12.1%
-10.3%
Avg. Travel Time
31.2 min
32.3 min
-3.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,100 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lee's average travel time of 31.2 minutes is longer than 35% of counties in North Carolina.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 73% above the daily average.
Drivers on Lee roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $67,005 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
