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Explore›San Francisco›Routes›Marina District → Financial District

Marina District to Financial District by bike

The SuperSafe™ route is 3.4 mi and takes about 22 min, with 84% on quiet streets and bike paths. It is mostly flat, with 105 ft of climbing.

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SuperSafe™

via Chestnut Street, Francisco Street and Beach Street

22 min
84% QuietMostly Flat

3.4 mi

CLIMB▲ 105 ft
DESCENT▼ 112 ft
Why this route?Ride this routeView on map

Why this route?

Avoids the moderately busy Embarcadero, taking quiet Lombard Street, Francisco Street, and Kearny Street instead. Most of the ride is on quiet streets, keeping you off main roads.

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™3.4 mi · 22 min
42511
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

ELEVATION

105 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route.

SuperSafe™ -7 ft

About this route

The SuperSafe™ route from Marina District to Financial District covers 3.4 miles and takes about 22 minutes. This mostly flat ride involves a climb of 105 feet and a descent of 112 feet, making it a comfortable journey for most cyclists. About 84% of the route is on quiet streets, ensuring a peaceful ride without the need for dedicated bike paths. Starting on Chestnut Street, Laguna Street, and Francisco Street, the route takes you through a series of streets including Polk Street and Beach Street, before reaching the final stretch.

In this case, the quietest route is also the most direct one, so SuperSafe™ adds no extra time to your journey. The ride concludes on Lombard Street, California Street, and Front Street, bringing you right into the heart of the Financial District. With no busy streets to avoid, this route offers a straightforward and serene cycling experience from start to finish.

The route, street by street

  1. Chestnut StreetQuiet streets
    2342 ft
  2. Laguna StreetQuiet streets
    391 ft
  3. Francisco StreetBike path
    2362 ft
  4. Polk StreetBike path
    1033 ft
  5. Beach Street

Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Marina District to Financial District?

About 22 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 3.4 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 Marina District to Financial District?

SuperSafe™ goes via Chestnut Street, Francisco Street and Beach Street. 84% 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 Marina District to Financial District hilly?

Not really. It climbs 105 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 Marina District.

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.

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Quiet streets
0.9 mi
  • Kearny StreetQuiet streets
    696 ft
  • Francisco StreetQuiet streets
    1150 ft
  • Lombard StreetQuiet streets
    771 ft
  • Unnamed pathQuiet streets
    0.8 mi
  • California StreetSome traffic
    343 ft
  • Front StreetSome traffic
    91 ft
    • Cycle route
    • Protected / quiet
    • Moderate
    • Busier road
    • Shared with pedestrians
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