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Motocoaster Wait Times
Roller Coaster · 48" minimum height · Six Flags Darien Lake
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Motocoaster at Six Flags Darien Lake, built on 4,574 measured readings.
Best time to ride Motocoaster
On a typical Thursday, Motocoaster runs about 10 min at rope drop, peaks near 23 min around 2 PM, and eases to 10 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 53 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 0 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 9 min, this is the #2 longest line of 11 tracked rides at Six Flags Darien Lake (park average 6 min). The longest is Predator at 17 min.
Typical Motocoaster wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 10 min | 10 min 11 AM | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 0 min 11 AM | 0 min |
| Thursday | 10 min | 23 min 2 PM | 10 min |
| Friday | 20 min | 20 min 11 AM | 10 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 37 min | 53 min 4 PM | 18 min |
Motocoaster average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5.9 min | 4,462 |
| July 2026 | 13.1 min | 12,069 |
| August 2026 | 8.7 min | 25,016 |
| September 2026 | 9.2 min | 4,585 |
Motocoaster wait time FAQ
▾When is Motocoaster shortest?
Motocoaster is shortest at rope drop (about 10 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 10 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 23 min around 2 PM.
▾Which day is Motocoaster busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 53 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 0 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Motocoaster right now?
Motocoaster 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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