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Explore›Los Angeles›Routes›Venice → Culver City

Venice to Culver City by bike

The SuperSafe™ route is 8.7 mi and takes about 56 min, with 94% on quiet streets and bike paths. It is mostly flat, with 82 ft of climbing.

LIVEUpdated 42m ago
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SuperSafe™

via Mildred Avenue, Fiji Way and Ballona Creek Bike Path

56 min
94% QuietMostly Flat

8.7 mi

CLIMB▲ 82 ft
DESCENT▼ 16 ft
  • Grand Boulevard
  • Ballona Creek Bike Path
Why this route?Ride this routeView on map

Why this route?

Detours around the reported closure on the Ballona Creek Bike Path. The SuperSafe route mostly follows the Ballona Creek Bike Path and quiet streets, keeping you off busy roads. It's also about two minutes longer than the direct route.

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™8.7 mi · 56 min
9595Ballona Creek Bike Path
Direct5.9 mi · 38 min
VBB · Venice
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY

  • ⚑

    Avoids Ballona Creek Bike Path

    Reported by riders
  • ⚑

    Avoids sidewalk

    Reported by riders

ELEVATION

82 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 69 ft on the direct route.

About this route

The SuperSafe™ route from Venice to Culver City spans 8.7 miles and takes about 56 minutes. This mostly flat ride involves a climb of 82 feet and a descent of 16 feet, making it manageable for most cyclists. About 94% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths, ensuring a peaceful journey. Starting on Windward Avenue, the route continues along Grand Boulevard and Andalusia Avenue, then moves onto Venice Way and Mildred Avenue. You'll ride along the Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Trail and Fiji Way, before joining the Ballona Creek Bike Path. The ride concludes on Duquesne Avenue, Lucerne Avenue, Lafayette Place, and finally Culver Boulevard as you reach Culver City.

Compared to the direct route, which is 5.9 miles and takes about 38 minutes, SuperSafe™ adds about 18 minutes to your journey. This extra time is spent on calmer streets, avoiding the busier Ballona Creek Bike Path and sidewalk. The direct route has about 7% of its path on busier roads or shared paths, while SuperSafe™ offers a more serene experience. The ride finishes on Lucerne Avenue, Lafayette Place, and Culver Boulevard, providing a smooth entry into Culver City.

The route, street by street

  1. Windward AvenueSome traffic
    355 ft
  2. Unnamed pathSome traffic
    184 ft
  3. Grand BoulevardBike path · Grand Boulevard
    1058 ft
  4. Andalusia AvenueQuiet streets
    289 ft
  5. Venice Way

Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Venice to Culver City?

About 56 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 8.7 mi. The most direct route is 5.9 mi and takes about 38 min, with more of it on busier roads.

What is the safest way to cycle from Venice to Culver City?

SuperSafe™ goes via Mildred Avenue, Fiji Way and Ballona Creek Bike Path, using Grand Boulevard and Ballona Creek Bike Path. 94% 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 Venice to Culver City hilly?

Not really. It climbs 82 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 Venice.

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

  • Santa Monica → VeniceEnds in Venice
  • Mar Vista → Culver CityAlso to Culver City
  • Culver City → Downtown Los AngelesStarts in Culver City
  • Santa Monica → Silver LakeNearby
SuperSafe™ 66 ft
Direct 62 ft
Some traffic
748 ft
  • Mildred AvenueBike path
    1.3 mi
  • Marvin Braude Coastal Bike TrailBike path
    0.6 mi
  • Fiji WayBike path
    0.7 mi
  • CyclewayBike path
    651 ft
  • Ballona Creek Bike PathBike path · Ballona Creek Bike Path
    4.8 mi
  • Duquesne AvenueSome traffic
    257 ft
  • Lucerne AvenueSome traffic
    349 ft
  • Lafayette PlaceQuiet streets
    2248 ft
  • Culver BoulevardSome traffic
    388 ft
    • Cycle route
    • Protected / quiet
    • Moderate
    • Busier road
    • Shared with pedestrians
    How SuperSafe™ works →
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