This page delivers traffic analytics for Orange County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Orange County, North Carolina among 540 road miles divided in 14,647 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 195 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.
5,286
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 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.
14.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$94,350
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,286 vehicles per day in Orange County, North Carolina that results in 4,407,047 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.6 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the North Carolina state averages: At 5,286 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Orange carries 17% less traffic than the state average of 6,332 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 4,407,047 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.6 billion per year), roughly 1.6% of North Carolina's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.7 minutes, 1% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 21% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 14.6% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Orange carries more traffic than 64% of counties in North Carolina. On travel time, Orange runs longer than 59% 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.
14,938
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
46.0 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.
31.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$90,922
A significant volume of traffic in Orange County, North Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,938 vehicles per day, 247% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,302 vehicles per day. That average covers 111 highway road miles divided in 1,355 segments (average segment length 432 ft), together carrying 2,866,284 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.0 billion per year). That is more highway travel volume than 91% of counties in North Carolina. Trucks constitute 12.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.6%) is 5% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Orange serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Orange's highway truck share (12.6%) is higher than 57% of counties in North Carolina. Orange's highway truck count is higher than 96% of counties in North Carolina, at roughly 1,888 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,302
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 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.
12.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
39.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$99,218
The non-highway road network in Orange County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,302 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,938 vehicles per day. That average covers 429 non-highway road miles divided in 13,292 segments (average segment length 171 ft), together carrying 1,540,763 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈562 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 58% fewer trucks by share. At 27% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 12.9% signals easier movement on local roads. 59% of counties in North Carolina see shorter overall travel times than Orange. 96% of counties in North Carolina see lower average driver income among trip origins than Orange. Orange's median driver age is higher than 4% of counties in North Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Orange County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Orange
North Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,286
6,332
-16.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.1%
8.7%
+15.2%
Truck % (Highway)
12.6%
12.1%
+4.6%
Avg. Travel Time
32.7 min
32.3 min
+1.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,286 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Orange skews older than 4% of counties in North Carolina.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 10.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.6% on highways.
Drivers on Orange roads have a median age of 41 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $94,350 - 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)
