Pyrmont to Surry Hills
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4.8 km · 19 min
Pyrmont
Pyrmont to Surry Hills is 4.8 km by bike and takes about 19 min, mostly flat with 40 m of climbing. About 91% of the SuperSafe™ route is on quiet streets and cycleways, including Concord, City, Oxford Street Cycleway, Bourke Route, Cty-BndJ and Fitzroy Street. It runs along Mount Street, John Street and Harris Street. The most direct route is 4 km and takes about 16 min, but about 14% of it is on busier roads or shared paths. SuperSafe™ adds about 3 minutes, staying on calmer streets instead. The ride ends in Surry Hills, and the Cyclemate app plans it live, so new cycleways, roadworks and rider reports change the route as they land.
SuperSafe™via Pyrmont Bridge, Kent Street Cycleway and Liverpool Street Cycleway
19 min
91% Quiet
Mostly Flat
3 mi
Concord
City
Oxford Street Cycleway
Bourke Route
Cty-BndJ
Fitzroy Street
Elevation
Ascent↗ 131 ft
Descent↘ 154 ft
TerrainMostly Flat
Max grade3.4%
Route Stops
Pyrmont
Surry Hills
Total4.8 km · 19 min
Will fetch the latest SuperSafe™ route when you start. Last fetched 41m ago.
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Why this route?

Takes the City cycleway

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™4.8 km · 19 min
Direct4 km · 16 min
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

ELEVATION

40 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 33 m on the direct route.

SuperSafe™ -4 mDirect -2 m

The route, street by street

  1. Mount StreetQuiet streets
    125 m
  2. John StreetQuiet streets
    80 m
  3. Harris StreetQuiet streets
    269 m
  4. Union StreetCycleway · Concord
    402 m
  5. Pyrmont BridgeShared path · Concord · City
    809 m
  6. Kent Street CyclewayCycleway · City
    845 m
  7. Liverpool Street CyclewayCycleway · City · Oxford Street Cycleway
    884 m
  8. Oxford Street CyclewayCycleway · Oxford Street Cycleway
    322 m
  9. CyclewayCycleway · Bourke Route · Cty-BndJ
    544 m
  10. Fitzroy StreetCycleway · Fitzroy Street
    381 m
  11. Waterloo StreetQuiet streets
    117 m
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians
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Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Pyrmont to Surry Hills?

About 19 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 4.8 km. The most direct route is 4 km and takes about 16 min, with more of it on busier roads.

What is the safest way to cycle from Pyrmont to Surry Hills?

SuperSafe™ goes via Pyrmont Bridge, Kent Street Cycleway and Liverpool Street Cycleway, using Concord, City, Oxford Street Cycleway, Bourke Route, Cty-BndJ and Fitzroy Street. 91% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.

Is the ride from Pyrmont to Surry Hills hilly?

Not really. It climbs 40 m 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 Pyrmont.

Is the Cyclemate app free?

Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Sydney map are included.

Why does the route change?

It is planned live on Cyclemate's Sydney map, which picks up new cycleways, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.

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