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Explore›New York City›Routes›Jackson Heights → Astoria

Jackson Heights to Astoria by bike

The SuperSafe™ route is 2 mi and takes about 13 min, with 95% on quiet streets and bike paths. It is flat the whole way.

LIVEUpdated 42m ago
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SuperSafe™

via 34th Avenue, 31st Avenue and cycleway

13 min
95% QuietFlat

2 mi

CLIMB▲ 36 ft
DESCENT▼ 39 ft
  • 34th Avenue
  • Broadway
  • 31st Avenue
  • 43rd Street
  • 36th Street
Why this route?Ride this routeView on map

Why this route?

The most direct route as well as the quietest

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™2 mi · 13 min
34th AvenueBroadway31st Avenue31st Avenue
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

ELEVATION

36 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route.

SuperSafe™ -3 ft

About this route

The SuperSafe™ route from Jackson Heights to Astoria is 2 mi long and takes about 13 minutes. This flat ride includes a climb of 36 ft and a descent of 39 ft, making it a straightforward journey for cyclists. About 95% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths, providing a peaceful ride. Starting on 34th Avenue, 54th Street, and 31st Avenue, the route guides you through streets like Broadway, 43rd Street, and 36th Street, before finishing on 34th Avenue, 54th Street, and 31st Avenue as you reach Astoria.

Here, the quietest route is also the most direct one, so SuperSafe™ adds no extra time to your journey. There is no separate direct route, making this the ideal path for a calm and efficient ride. The route avoids any busy streets, allowing you to enjoy a more relaxed cycling experience. As you approach Astoria, the ride concludes on 34th Avenue, 54th Street, and 31st Avenue, seamlessly bringing you to your destination.

The route, street by street

  1. 34th AvenueBike path · 34th Avenue · Broadway
    1 mi
  2. 54th StreetQuiet streets · Broadway
    1431 ft
  3. 31st AvenueBike path · 31st Avenue · 43rd Street
    2351 ft
  4. CyclewayBike path · 31st Avenue · 36th Street
    1595 ft

Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Jackson Heights to Astoria?

About 13 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 2 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 Jackson Heights to Astoria?

SuperSafe™ goes via 34th Avenue, 31st Avenue and cycleway, using 34th Avenue, Broadway, 31st Avenue, 43rd Street and 36th Street. 95% 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 Jackson Heights to Astoria hilly?

No. It climbs 36 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 Jackson Heights.

Is it safe to cycle from Jackson Heights to Astoria 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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