Why this route?
Avoids Shilshole Avenue Northwest
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Shilshole Avenue Northwest
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
92 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 82 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- 24th Avenue NorthwestSome traffic1017 ft
- Northwest 61st StreetQuiet streets · Ballard 17th Ave Greenway2148 ft
- 17th Avenue NorthwestBike path · Ballard 17th Ave Greenway284 ft
- 17th Avenue NorthwestBike path · Ballard 17th Ave Greenway · G058 · NW 58th St Ballard Greenway581 ft
- Northwest 58th StreetBike path · G058 · NW 58th St Ballard Greenway1993 ft
- 11th Avenue NorthwestQuiet streets1113 ft
- 11th Avenue NorthwestQuiet streets2290 ft
- Burke-Gilman TrailBike path · Burke-Gilman Trail1.1 mi
- CyclewayBike path · Burke-Gilman Trail · Interurban Trail947 ft
- Evanston Avenue NorthQuiet streets · Burke-Gilman Trail · Interurban Trail371 ft
- North 35th StreetSome traffic · Interurban Trail · Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop1935 ft
- Cheshiahud Lake Union LoopBike path · Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop · Interurban Trail1146 ft
- Westlake Protected Bike LaneBike path · Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop · 9th Ave Bike Lanes · Bell Street Bikeway2.5 mi
- CyclewayQuiet streets415 ft
- SidewalkShared path108 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Ballard to Belltown?
About 41 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 6.3 mi. The most direct route is 6.1 mi and takes about 39 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Ballard to Belltown?
SuperSafe™ goes via 11th Avenue Northwest, Burke-Gilman Trail and Westlake Protected Bike Lane, using Ballard 17th Ave Greenway, G058, NW 58th St Ballard Greenway, Burke-Gilman Trail, Interurban Trail, Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop, 9th Ave Bike Lanes and Bell Street Bikeway. 92% 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 Ballard to Belltown hilly?
Not really. It climbs 92 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 Ballard.
Is the Cyclemate app free?
Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Seattle map are included.
Why does the route change?
It is planned live on Cyclemate's Seattle map, which picks up new bike paths, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.