Why this route?
Avoids Yesler Way
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Yesler Way
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
59 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 52 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- East Union StreetSome traffic1605 ft
- CyclewayQuiet streets · Broadway Bike Path2.2 mi
- 6th Avenue SouthSome traffic301 ft
- South Washington StreetQuiet streets1167 ft
- 2nd Avenue CycletrackBike path · 2nd Avenue Cycletrack390 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Madrona to Pioneer Square?
About 18 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 2.9 mi. The most direct route is 2.8 mi and takes about 18 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Madrona to Pioneer Square?
SuperSafe™ goes via East Union Street, cycleway and South Washington Street, using Broadway Bike Path and 2nd Avenue Cycletrack. 79% 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 Madrona to Pioneer Square hilly?
No. It climbs 59 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 Madrona.
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.