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Traffic Jam Wait Times
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Traffic Jam at Hersheypark, built on 28,045 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–8pm
Best time to ride Traffic Jam
On a typical Monday, Traffic Jam runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 8 min around 12 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 32 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 7 min, this is the #50 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.
Typical Traffic Jam wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 8 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 6 min | 7 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 32 min 3 PM | 7 min |
Traffic Jam average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5.5 min | 6,544 |
| July 2026 | 5.3 min | 16,931 |
| August 2026 | 6.8 min | 17,582 |
Traffic Jam wait time FAQ
▾When is Traffic Jam shortest?
Traffic Jam is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 8 min around 12 PM.
▾Which day is Traffic Jam busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 32 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Traffic Jam right now?
Traffic Jam isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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