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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 10,515 measured readings.
Best time to ride Traffic Jam
On a typical Wednesday, Traffic Jam runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 11 AM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 8 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 5 min, this is the #63 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Traffic Jam wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday · busiest | 5 min | 8 min 5 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday | 5 min | 5 min 6 PM | 5 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 | 6.4 min | 29,221 |
| September 2026 | 5.3 min | 9,752 |
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 5 min around 11 AM.
▾Which day is Traffic Jam busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 8 min midday, while Thursday 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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