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Explore›San Francisco›Routes›Haight-Ashbury → Financial District

Haight-Ashbury to Financial District by bike

The SuperSafe™ route is 4.3 mi and takes about 28 min, with 89% on quiet streets and bike paths. It is mostly flat, with 66 ft of climbing.

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SuperSafe™

via Page Street, Golden Gate Avenue and Folsom Street

28 min
89% QuietMostly Flat

4.3 mi

CLIMB▲ 66 ft
DESCENT▼ 305 ft
Why this route?Ride this routeView on map

Why this route?

Detours around busy Market Street, taking quiet Folsom Street and Golden Gate Avenue instead. The SuperSafe route keeps you mostly on cycleways and quiet streets, while the direct route has more busy and moderately busy roads. It also skips the restricted turn from Haight Street onto Masonic Avenue.

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™4.3 mi · 28 min
32322519301111
Direct3.3 mi · 21 min
32325011
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY

  • !

    Avoids Market Street

    Busier roads or shared paths
  • ⦸

    Avoids dangerous junction Haight Street onto Masonic Avenue


ELEVATION

66 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 7 ft on the direct route.

SuperSafe™ -243 ftDirect -256 ft

About this route

Starting your ride in Haight-Ashbury, the SuperSafe™ route takes you on a 4.3-mile journey to the Financial District, lasting about 28 minutes. This mostly flat route includes a climb of 66 feet and a descent of 305 feet, making it a comfortable ride. You'll enjoy a peaceful experience with about 89% of the route on quiet streets. The journey begins on Masonic Avenue, continues along Page Street, and eventually leads you through Market Street, Polk Street, and Golden Gate Avenue, among others, before reaching your destination.

Compared to the direct route, which is 3.3 miles and takes about 21 minutes, SuperSafe™ adds about 6 minutes to your ride. However, it offers a much calmer experience by avoiding busier roads like Market Street and difficult junctions such as Haight Street. The ride concludes on Battery Street, California Street, and Front Street, bringing you smoothly into the Financial District. This route is ideal for those who prefer a quieter and more relaxed cycling experience.

The route, street by street

  1. Masonic AvenueSome traffic
    357 ft
  2. Page StreetBike path
    1.4 mi
  3. Market StreetBike path
    1129 ft
  4. Polk StreetBike path
    1836 ft
  5. Golden Gate Avenue

Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Haight-Ashbury to Financial District?

About 28 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 4.3 mi. The most direct route is 3.3 mi and takes about 21 min, with more of it on busier roads.

What is the safest way to cycle from Haight-Ashbury to Financial District?

SuperSafe™ goes via Page Street, Golden Gate Avenue and Folsom Street. 89% 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 Haight-Ashbury to Financial District hilly?

Not really. It climbs 66 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 Haight-Ashbury.

Is the Cyclemate app free?

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

Why does the route change?

It is planned live on Cyclemate's San Francisco 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

  • Haight-Ashbury → Mission DistrictAlso from Haight-Ashbury
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  • Richmond District → PresidioNearby
Quiet streets
0.5 mi
  • Stevenson StreetQuiet streets
    909 ft
  • 5th StreetBike path
    1664 ft
  • Folsom StreetBike path
    0.5 mi
  • 2nd StreetBike path
    1944 ft
  • Market StreetSome traffic
    717 ft
  • Battery StreetBike path
    928 ft
  • California StreetSome traffic
    343 ft
  • Front StreetSome traffic
    91 ft
    • Cycle route
    • Protected / quiet
    • Moderate
    • Busier road
    • Shared with pedestrians
    How SuperSafe™ works →
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