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Explore›Los Angeles›Routes›Koreatown → Silver Lake

Koreatown to Silver Lake by bike

The SuperSafe™ route is 2.7 mi and takes about 17 min, with 80% on quiet streets and bike paths. It is mostly flat, with 128 ft of climbing.

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SuperSafe™

via Wilshire Boulevard, South Commonwealth Avenue and South Vendome Street

17 min
80% QuietMostly Flat

2.7 mi

CLIMB▲ 128 ft
DESCENT▼ 13 ft
Why this route?Ride this routeView on map

Why this route?

Avoids Parkman Avenue

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™2.7 mi · 17 min
Direct2.6 mi · 17 min
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

ELEVATION

128 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 121 ft on the direct route.

SuperSafe™ 115 ftDirect 118 ft

About this route

The SuperSafe™ route from Koreatown to Silver Lake covers 2.7 miles and takes about 17 minutes. This mostly flat ride involves a climb of 128 feet and a descent of 13 feet, making it a manageable journey for most cyclists. About 80% of the route is on quiet streets, ensuring a more peaceful ride. Starting on Wilshire Boulevard, Shatto Place, and West 5th Street, the route continues through South Commonwealth Avenue and West 2nd Street, eventually leading you to Marathon Street, North Reno Street, and West Sunset Boulevard as you approach Silver Lake.

Compared to the direct route, which is slightly shorter at 2.6 miles and also takes about 17 minutes, SuperSafe™ adds just 1 minute to your journey. This small time difference is well worth it for the calmer streets it offers. The direct route has about 26% of its path on busier roads, whereas SuperSafe™ avoids these entirely. As you finish your ride, you'll find yourself on Marathon Street, North Reno Street, and West Sunset Boulevard, smoothly arriving in Silver Lake.

The route, street by street

  1. Wilshire BoulevardSome traffic
    2226 ft
  2. Shatto PlaceQuiet streets
    1267 ft
  3. West 5th StreetQuiet streets
    1286 ft
  4. South Commonwealth AvenueQuiet streets
    1875 ft
  5. West 2nd Street

Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Koreatown to Silver Lake?

About 17 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 2.7 mi. The most direct route is 2.6 mi and takes about 17 min, with more of it on busier roads.

What is the safest way to cycle from Koreatown to Silver Lake?

SuperSafe™ goes via Wilshire Boulevard, South Commonwealth Avenue and South Vendome Street. 80% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.

Is the ride from Koreatown to Silver Lake hilly?

Not really. It climbs 128 ft in total, with no steep stretches.

Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?

Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from Koreatown.

Is the Cyclemate app free?

Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Los Angeles map are included.

Why does the route change?

It is planned live on Cyclemate's Los Angeles map, which picks up new bike paths, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.

More routes nearby

  • Silver Lake → Los FelizStarts in Silver Lake
  • Los Feliz → KoreatownEnds in Koreatown
  • Santa Monica → Silver LakeAlso to Silver Lake
  • Echo Park → Downtown Los AngelesNearby
Quiet streets
873 ft
  • South Vendome StreetQuiet streets
    0.6 mi
  • London StreetQuiet streets
    829 ft
  • Bellevue AvenueSome traffic
    180 ft
  • Parkman AvenueQuiet streets
    1240 ft
  • Marathon StreetQuiet streets
    135 ft
  • North Reno StreetQuiet streets
    1109 ft
  • West Sunset BoulevardSome traffic
    259 ft
    • Cycle route
    • Protected / quiet
    • Moderate
    • Busier road
    • Shared with pedestrians
    How SuperSafe™ works →
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