Upper East Side to Upper West Side by bike
The SuperSafe™ route is 2 mi and takes about 13 min, with 85% on quiet streets and bike paths. It is mostly flat, with 52 ft of climbing.
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The SuperSafe™ route is 2 mi and takes about 13 min, with 85% on quiet streets and bike paths. It is mostly flat, with 52 ft of climbing.
SuperSafe™
via Terrace Drive, Central Park West and West 85th Street
2 mi
Avoids busy East 72nd Street and Park Avenue, taking quiet East 75th Street instead. Most of the ride is on cycleways and quiet streets, keeping you off main roads.
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
ELEVATION
52 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route.
Starting your ride on Park Avenue, you'll head down East 75th Street and 5th Avenue before entering the serene paths of Central Park. This 2-mile journey from the Upper East Side to the Upper West Side takes about 13 minutes. With a climb of 52 feet and a descent of 39 feet, the route is mostly flat, making it a comfortable ride. About 85% of the journey is on quiet streets and bike paths, including the scenic Central Park and Central Park West. You'll finish your ride on Terrace Drive, Central Park West, and West 85th Street.
The SuperSafe™ route is not only the quietest but also the most direct way to travel between these neighborhoods, so you won't be adding any extra time to your trip. There are no busy streets to avoid, allowing for a peaceful ride through the city. As you approach your destination, you'll find yourself cycling along Terrace Drive, Central Park West, and finally arriving on West 85th Street in the Upper West Side.
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.
SuperSafe™ goes via Terrace Drive, Central Park West and West 85th Street, using Central Park and Central Park West. 85% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Not really. It climbs 52 ft in total, with no steep stretches.
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 Upper East Side.
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.
Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live New York City map are included.
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.