Why this route?
Avoids Eastlake Avenue East
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
ELEVATION
118 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 121 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Eastlake Avenue EastBusy road440 ft
- East Roanoke StreetSome traffic · Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop405 ft
- Minor Avenue EastQuiet streets2373 ft
- East Newton StreetQuiet streets169 ft
- Fairview Avenue EastBike path · Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop1889 ft
- CyclewayQuiet streets · Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop0.8 mi
- Harrison StreetQuiet streets2308 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Eastlake to South Lake Union?
About 14 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 2.2 mi. The most direct route is 2.1 mi and takes about 13 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Eastlake to South Lake Union?
SuperSafe™ goes via Minor Avenue East, cycleway and Harrison Street, using Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop. 94% 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 Eastlake to South Lake Union hilly?
Not really. It climbs 118 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 Eastlake.
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.