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Explore›San Francisco›Routes›Potrero Hill → Mission Bay

Potrero Hill to Mission Bay by bike

The SuperSafe™ route is 1.2 mi and takes about 7 min, with 84% on quiet streets and bike paths. It is flat the whole way.

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SuperSafe™

via 17th Street, Mississippi Street and Mission Bay Boulevard South

7 min
84% QuietFlat

1.2 mi

CLIMB▲ 0 ft
DESCENT▼ 56 ft
Why this route?Ride this routeView on map

Why this route?

Avoids busy 16th Street, taking the quiet 7th Street instead. Most of the ride is on cycleways and quiet streets, keeping you off main roads. The SuperSafe route is about a minute longer than the direct route.

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™1.2 mi · 7 min
4023
Direct0.9 mi · 6 min
4023404th-Indiana
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY

  • !

    Avoids 16th Street

    Busier roads or shared paths

ELEVATION

0 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 0 ft on the direct route.

SuperSafe™ -49 ftDirect -49 ft

About this route

Starting your ride from Potrero Hill, the SuperSafe™ route takes you along Connecticut Street, 17th Street, and Mississippi Street. This journey covers 1.2 miles and takes about 7 minutes. It's a flat ride with no climb and a descent of 56 feet, making it an easy pedal. About 84% of the route is on quiet streets, ensuring a peaceful ride without the need for dedicated bike paths. As you approach Mission Bay, you'll find yourself on Mission Bay Drive, Mission Bay Boulevard, and finally Mission Bay Boulevard South, where the ride concludes.

Compared to the direct route, which is 0.9 miles and takes about 6 minutes, SuperSafe™ adds just 2 minutes to your journey. This slight detour is well worth it for the calmer streets, as the direct route has about 27% of its path on busier roads. Importantly, SuperSafe™ avoids 16th Street, known for being a dangerous road. The ride finishes smoothly on Mission Bay Drive, Mission Bay Boulevard, and Mission Bay Boulevard South, bringing you into Mission Bay with ease.

The route, street by street

  1. Connecticut StreetQuiet streets
    477 ft
  2. 17th StreetBike path
    833 ft
  3. Mississippi StreetBike path
    1945 ft
  4. Mission Bay DriveSome traffic
    820 ft
  5. Unnamed path

Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Potrero Hill to Mission Bay?

About 7 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 1.2 mi. The most direct route is 0.9 mi and takes about 6 min, with more of it on busier roads.

What is the safest way to cycle from Potrero Hill to Mission Bay?

SuperSafe™ goes via 17th Street, Mississippi Street and Mission Bay Boulevard South. 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 Potrero Hill to Mission Bay hilly?

No. It climbs 0 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 Potrero Hill.

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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