I-75 Traffic Cameras: Complete Interstate 75 Guide - Michigan to Florida

Interstate 75 stretches 1,786 miles from the Canadian border at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Hialeah in the Miami metropolitan area. As the primary north-south corridor connecting the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, I-75 serves as a vital transportation artery through six states. According to USDOT data, the busiest segments of the highway, particularly through the Atlanta metro area, handle an Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) of over 419,000 vehicles. This comprehensive guide provides real-time traffic camera access for the entire I-75 corridor, covering major cities including Detroit, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Tampa, and Miami. Every camera is plotted on an interactive map — zoom, search, and click to view any location instantly.

I-75 Route Overview

I-75 connects 22 major cities along its north-south route: Sault Ste. Marie, Mackinaw City, Bay City, Flint, Detroit, Toledo, Findlay, Dayton, Cincinnati, Lexington, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Macon, Valdosta, Lake City, Ocala, Tampa, Sarasota, Naples, Fort Myers, and Miami. The interstate serves as the primary corridor for travelers between the Midwest and Florida, making it one of the busiest routes during snowbird migration season.

According to the FHWA, real-time traffic monitoring helps drivers make safer, more informed decisions. Research indicates that real-time traveler information systems, including live traffic camera feeds, can reduce incident-related delays by up to 40% by providing drivers with the intelligence needed to find alternate routes before getting stuck in congestion.

Major Cities Along I-75

State-by-State I-75 Guide

Michigan (395 miles)

I-75 begins at the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie, connecting to Canada's Trans-Canada Highway. The route traverses Michigan's Upper Peninsula before crossing the iconic Mackinac Bridge, a 5-mile suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac between Lakes Michigan and Huron. South of the bridge, the highway passes through Bay City and Flint before reaching the Detroit metropolitan area.

• Mackinac Bridge: 5-mile crossing with potential wind restrictions and seasonal closures
• Detroit Metro: Heavy congestion zones through Downriver communities
• Key Interchanges: I-94, I-96, I-696 in the Detroit area

Ohio (211 miles)

I-75 enters Ohio at Toledo, where the I-75/I-280 split creates a common congestion point. The highway continues south through Findlay and Lima before reaching Dayton, a major interchange with I-70. The Ohio segment terminates at Cincinnati, home to the notorious Brent Spence Bridge bottleneck, where I-75 and I-71 share a crossing over the Ohio River into Kentucky.

• Toledo: I-75/I-280 split requires advance lane positioning
• Dayton: Major I-70 interchange
• Cincinnati: Brent Spence Bridge carries 160,000+ vehicles daily on a bridge designed for 80,000

Kentucky (192 miles)

After crossing the Brent Spence Bridge from Cincinnati, I-75 passes through Covington and continues south through the rolling hills of central Kentucky. The Lexington area provides access to Kentucky's famous horse country and connects with I-64. The route traverses the Daniel Boone National Forest before entering Tennessee.

• Covington: Immediate post-bridge congestion from Brent Spence
• Lexington: I-64 junction for Louisville/Huntington traffic
• Scenic Section: Mountain terrain through Daniel Boone National Forest

Tennessee (162 miles)

I-75 enters Tennessee through mountainous terrain near Jellico. Knoxville serves as the major hub where I-75 intersects with I-40 and I-81. South of Knoxville, the highway climbs through the Appalachian Mountains before descending into Chattanooga near the Georgia border.

• Knoxville: Critical I-40/I-81 interchange — one of Tennessee's busiest
• Mountain Grades: Elevation changes affect truck traffic
• Chattanooga: Gateway to Georgia with I-24 access to Nashville

Georgia (355 miles)

Georgia's I-75 segment runs 355 miles from Chattanooga to the Florida border. The Atlanta metropolitan area presents the corridor's most significant congestion challenge at the Downtown Connector, where I-75 and I-85 merge for approximately 7.5 miles. The 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard ranked Atlanta as the 8th most congested city in the U.S., with drivers losing an average of 65 hours annually to traffic delays. The I-285 perimeter highway offers an alternative, but rush hour congestion extends across all Atlanta routes. South of Atlanta, I-75 passes through Macon (I-16 junction to Savannah) and Valdosta before reaching Florida.

• Atlanta Downtown Connector: I-75/I-85 merge — highest congestion in the entire corridor
• I-285 (Perimeter): Bypass option, still congested during rush hours
• Macon: I-16 junction for Savannah traffic

Florida (471 miles)

Florida contains the longest I-75 segment at 471 miles. The highway enters near Lake City, passes through Gainesville, and continues south through Ocala to Tampa. At Tampa, I-75 connects with I-4 (to Orlando) before turning south along Florida's Gulf Coast. The southern terminus connects to Alligator Alley — the I-75 east-west section across the Everglades — leading to Miami. According to INRIX, Miami drivers lost an average of 74 hours to traffic in 2024, ranking it as the 6th most congested city in the United States.

• Tampa: I-4 interchange for Orlando access
• Gulf Coast: Sarasota, Fort Myers, Naples — heavy seasonal traffic
• Alligator Alley: 78-mile Everglades crossing to Miami metro
• Southern Terminus: Hialeah, FL at SR-826 (Palmetto Expressway)

Critical Traffic Bottlenecks

Weather Considerations

I-75 traverses dramatically different climate zones, requiring awareness of regional weather patterns:

• Michigan: Lake-effect snow from Lake Huron and Lake Michigan can create sudden whiteout conditions. The Mackinac Bridge closes during high winds.
• Ohio/Kentucky: Ice storms and winter precipitation affect the corridor November through March.
• Tennessee Mountains: Fog and ice at higher elevations, particularly around Jellico and between Knoxville and Chattanooga.
• Florida: Hurricane season (June-November) can trigger evacuations that overwhelm northbound I-75. Summer afternoon thunderstorms create daily visibility hazards.

Peak Traffic Times by City

Seasonal Traffic Patterns

I-75 experiences significant seasonal traffic variations due to its role as the primary Midwest-to-Florida route:

• Snowbird Season (October-November): Heavy southbound traffic as northern retirees migrate to Florida
• Spring Return (March-April): Heavy northbound traffic as snowbirds return home
• Holiday Weekends: Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day create severe congestion throughout Florida
• Hurricane Season: Evacuations can gridlock northbound I-75 from Florida through Georgia

Using TrafficVision.Live for I-75

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State Guides Along I-75

• Michigan Traffic Cameras
• Ohio Traffic Cameras
• Kentucky Traffic Cameras
• Tennessee Traffic Cameras
• Georgia Traffic Cameras
• Florida Traffic Cameras

Other Interstate Guides

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