Why this route?
Avoids 11th Street Southeast
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids 11th Street Southeast
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
69 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 75 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- CyclewayBike path97 ft
- Anacostia Riverwalk TrailBike path · ART · ECG1.1 mi
- CyclewayBike path · ART · Pennsylvania Avenue SE · 17th Street Southeast2222 ft
- Barney Circle SoutheastSome traffic180 ft
- Kentucky Avenue SoutheastQuiet streets499 ft
- 16th Street SoutheastQuiet streets952 ft
- E Street SoutheastBike path · E Street Southeast0.7 mi
- 8th Street SoutheastBusy road · Pennsylvania Avenue SE115 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Anacostia to Capitol Hill?
About 17 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 2.6 mi. The most direct route is 1.4 mi and takes about 9 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Anacostia to Capitol Hill?
SuperSafe™ goes via Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, cycleway and E Street Southeast, using ART, ECG, Pennsylvania Avenue SE, 17th Street Southeast and E Street Southeast. 98% 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 Anacostia to Capitol Hill hilly?
Not really. It climbs 69 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 Anacostia.
Is the Cyclemate app free?
Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Washington DC map are included.
Why does the route change?
It is planned live on Cyclemate's Washington DC map, which picks up new bike paths, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.