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
59 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 46 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 Trail622 ft
- Fremont Place NorthBusy road493 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Ballard to Fremont?
About 21 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 3.3 mi. The most direct route is 3.1 mi and takes about 20 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Ballard to Fremont?
SuperSafe™ goes via Northwest 61st Street, 11th Avenue Northwest and Burke-Gilman Trail, using Ballard 17th Ave Greenway, G058, NW 58th St Ballard Greenway, Burke-Gilman Trail and Interurban Trail. 91% 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 Fremont hilly?
Not really. It climbs 59 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.