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Explore›New York City›Routes›Bushwick → Williamsburg

Bushwick to Williamsburg by bike

The SuperSafe™ route is 3 mi and takes about 19 min, with 99% on quiet streets and bike paths. It is flat the whole way.

LIVEUpdated 41m ago
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SuperSafe™

via Knickerbocker Avenue, Meserole Street and Borinquen Place

19 min
99% QuietFlat

3 mi

CLIMB▲ 39 ft
DESCENT▼ 46 ft
  • Irving Avenue
  • Knickerbocker Avenue
  • Morgan Ave
  • Meserole/South 4th Street
  • Borinquen
Why this route?Ride this routeView on map

Why this route?

The most direct route as well as the quietest

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™3 mi · 19 min
Knickerbocker Avenue
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY

  • ⚑

    Avoids Johnson Avenue

    Reported by riders

ELEVATION

39 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route.

SuperSafe™ 0 ft

About this route

The SuperSafe™ route from Bushwick to Williamsburg covers 3 mi and takes about 19 minutes. This flat ride involves a climb of 39 ft and a descent of 46 ft, making it an easy journey for cyclists. About 99% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths, ensuring a peaceful ride. Starting on Irving Avenue, Stanhope Street, and Knickerbocker Avenue, the route continues through Meserole Street and Borinquen Place, finally reaching Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg. Key bike paths along the way include Irving Avenue, Knickerbocker Avenue, Morgan Ave, Meserole/South 4th Street, and Borinquen.

There is no separate direct route; the quietest route is also the most direct one, so SuperSafe™ adds no time. Importantly, this route avoids Johnson Avenue, a road riders prefer to steer clear of. The ride concludes on Meserole Street, Borinquen Place, and Bedford Avenue, bringing you smoothly into Williamsburg. This thoughtful route design ensures a pleasant and efficient cycling experience between these two neighborhoods.

The route, street by street

  1. Irving AvenueBike path · Irving Avenue
    273 ft
  2. Stanhope StreetQuiet streets
    721 ft
  3. Knickerbocker AvenueBike path · Knickerbocker Avenue · Morgan Ave
    0.9 mi
  4. Meserole StreetBike path · Meserole/South 4th Street
    1.4 mi

Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Bushwick to Williamsburg?

About 19 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 3 mi. The most direct route is the same one, so there is no time to save by taking busier roads.

What is the safest way to cycle from Bushwick to Williamsburg?

SuperSafe™ goes via Knickerbocker Avenue, Meserole Street and Borinquen Place, using Irving Avenue, Knickerbocker Avenue, Morgan Ave, Meserole/South 4th Street and Borinquen. 99% 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 Bushwick to Williamsburg hilly?

No. It climbs 39 ft in total and is flat for almost all of it.

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 Bushwick.

Is it safe to cycle from Bushwick to Williamsburg at night?

After dark, Cyclemate plans a SuperSafe™ Night route that prefers well-lit roads, and shows how much of the ride is lit next to how much is quiet. Plan the trip in the app with a night-time departure to compare.

Is the Cyclemate app free?

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

Why does the route change?

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

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Borinquen Place
Bike path · Meserole/South 4th Street · Borinquen
1451 ft
  • Bedford AvenueQuiet streets
    1438 ft
    • Cycle route
    • Protected / quiet
    • Moderate
    • Busier road
    • Shared with pedestrians
    How SuperSafe™ works →
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