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Queue at Hrushiv — Budomezh

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As of 11:50 the wait at Hrushiv is 39 min. 4 vehicles are in the queue.

Updated (local time, UTC+3)
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Forecast for next 6 hours

Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.

Mon · 12.10.2026

Actual 11:504 cars (~32 min)
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 12.10.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 17 cars (~41 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 12 cars (~45 min) · Next hours: 15:00 — 14, 16:00 — 17, 17:00 — 17, 18:00 — 15, 19:00 — 13, 20:00 — 1220:00 — 0 cars · ActualNow15:00 — 14 cars · Wait time ~40 min141516:00 — 17 cars · Wait time ~41 min171617:00 — 17 cars · Wait time ~43 min171718:00 — 15 cars · Wait time ~45 min151819:00 — 13 cars · Wait time ~42 min131920:00 — 12 cars · Wait time ~45 min1220
Now0 carsBetter to avoid
15:0014 cars~40 minRecommended times
16:0017 cars~41 minPeak load
17:0017 cars~43 minBetter to avoid
18:0015 cars~45 minBetter to avoid
19:0013 cars~42 minRecommended times
20:0012 cars~45 minBetter to avoid

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 17:00, 18:00, 20:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 15:00, 19:00, 20:00.

ActualCars

Today (Mon · 12.10.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 17 cars (~41 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 12 cars (~45 min) · Next hours: 15:00 — 14, 16:00 — 17, 17:00 — 17, 18:00 — 15, 19:00 — 13, 20:00 — 12

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Hrushiv (passenger cars) — updated at 14:00, covering the rest of today.

• Midday today (14:00–17:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~45 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~40 min, moderate load.

Best time to cross: Midday today (14:00–17:00).

Next update: today at 16:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

When is the best time to cross at Hrushiv — Cars, UA → PL

Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations

Best time
Tuesday, 00:00–04:00
~0 cars
Heaviest load
Friday, 09:00–12:00
~30 cars
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 4 cars
Busiest day
Friday
on average 17 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 5 cars · weekend: 10 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Hrushiv (Cars, UA → PL) (cars)
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Monday05—02055010623231219503100250
Tuesday0000—03—00370100541021501720
Wednesday02—070710012412610220141056500
Thursday07002251003591312201525152325201872
Friday10120375820153030302017402029201722191555
Saturday1090447624112530233028202530252517181820
Sunday420203080913120691410151610101541

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 4 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Friday: on average 17 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Tuesday between 00:00 and 04:00.
  • Peak load is on Friday between 09:00 and 12:00 (up to 30 cars).

Calculated from 2 319 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Hrushiv (Cars, UA → PL) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (4 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Friday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Hrushiv (Cars, UA → PL)?

Queues are usually shortest on Tuesday between 00:00 and 04:00. The worst time is Friday between 09:00 and 12:00.

Data updated: 12.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv

Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Hrushiv - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 11.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Hrushiv - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 16 cars. The lowest point was observed at 09:00 11.10.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 11:00 11.10.2026 — 16 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 9 to 20 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 11.10.2026 — 9 cars. The highest point was recorded at 15:00 11.10.2026 — 20 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 15 cars. The lowest point was observed at 19:00 11.10.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 11.10.2026 — 15 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 11.10.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 11.10.2026 — 0 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Hrushiv - passenger car checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between :00 and 5:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays.

Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Hrushiv - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.

Data Comparison

Data Comparison

Our Data vs Official Source

Our Data
39min
(4 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 11:50
Official Data
15min
(0 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 12:00
Difference: +24min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Hrushiv By car

Best days: Monday–Tuesday (16 cars, ~1.9-2.9 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (27 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟡 Mon1763%~2-3 hrs
🟢 Tue1659%~1.9-2.9 hrs
🟠 Wed2178%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🟠 Thu2489%~2.7-3.7 hrs
🔴 Fri2593%~2.8-3.8 hrs
🔴 Sat27100%~3-4 hrs
🟠 Sun2385%~2.6-3.6 hrs

Peak time: Monday 03:00 - 05:00 and 02:00 - 04:00.

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Hrushiv by car?

Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (16 cars, ~1.9-2.9 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Hrushiv?

Saturday — peak load (27 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Tue), 2-3 hrs (Mon), 2-4 hrs (Wed–Fri, Sun), 3-4 hrs (Sat).

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Best Time to Cross Hrushiv today

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19:00↓24%−24%
15:00↓22%−22%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 11:50, at Hrushiv checkpoint there are 4 cars waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Hrushiv?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 50 min (~50 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 4 hours 38 minutes ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Hrushiv?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)

based on user experience

Updated 22 hours 38 minutes ago

Does the EES system work at Hrushiv border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Hrushiv border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.

The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

Live Cameras

The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war

Heavy traffic 48 km/h

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Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.

Heavy traffic 48 km/h
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Hrushiv: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Hrushiv happens twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00 local time. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control.

During shift change, processing of of cars at Hrushiv typically slows for 20–60 minutes. To minimize wait, plan to cross 30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after the approximate shift change. Check the live queue above for current status.

At the neighboring Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around 07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down.

Hrushiv: what this crossing is

Crossing point: Hrushiv (UA) — Budomezh (PL). Countries: Ukraine — Poland. Route: Lviv — Nemyriv — Hrushiv — Budomezh.

More about this crossing →

By passenger car via Hrushiv or Uhryniv?

As of 11:50: Hrushiv — 4 cars in the queue (wait ~39 min), Uhryniv — 0 cars (~15 min). They are 79 km apart, ~79 min by road. Once the drive is added, switching to Uhryniv gains almost nothing right now — stay here.

If the queue is long: a quick check before you join it

  • Fuel: fill up before the border — the engine runs for hours in the queue and the first station across may be 20–30 km away (fuel prices nearby).
  • Water and food for 4–6 hours, a bag for rubbish.
  • Power bank and cable — you need the phone for eCherha, navigation and reporting the queue.
  • Some cash in the currency of the country you are entering — not every kiosk or station near the border takes cards.
  • Documents in one place: passport, vehicle registration, insurance, Green Card (full list).
  • Toilets, cafés, currency exchange — services near the crossing.

How we calculate the wait time

Every figure on this page — the hero, today’s chart, the 7-day forecast and the source comparison — comes from one model, so they never contradict each other.

Why our figure differs from the official one

The DPSU reports the number of vehicles it sees on its side, eCherha counts only registered trucks and buses, and a camera shows one stretch of road. We combine these sources with driver reports and convert them into a wait time using this crossing’s own history, so our figure is an estimate of crossing time, not a vehicle count.

How the model works

  1. Base wait = vehicles in the queue × the average processing time per vehicle at this crossing (learned from the last weeks of history).
  2. The base wait is then adjusted for the lane mode, the weather and the current processing speed, with a correction around border-guard shift changes.
  3. The next-hours and 7-day forecasts use the same model on the typical profile of this weekday.

The best time is the hour with the lowest forecast queue from now until the end of the day; hours with known counter glitches are excluded.

The update time is shown in the hero. When no new data arrives for several hours, the page marks it as outdated and offers a refresh.

ℹ️ How is the forecast calculated? ▼
Data source:

Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation.

Factors considered:

The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week.

Limitations:

Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks).

Improvements:

Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources.

Data sources

Official sources: eQueue (eCherha), Polish Border Guard, KAS (Polish Customs)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own estimate, built from the sources listed above

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 11:50 the wait at Hrushiv is 39 min. 4 vehicles are in the queue.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Tuesday, the quietest window is 02:00–04:00.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Uhryniv — 0 vehicles, 79 km, ~79 min drive.