Why this route?
Takes the 9-11 cycleway
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
ELEVATION
59 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 66 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- 15th Street NortheastQuiet streets371 ft
- Newton Street NortheastBike path · Monroe Street NW2328 ft
- 10th Street NortheastQuiet streets340 ft
- CyclewayBike path · ECG · Irving Street NW · MET0.6 mi
- Metropolitan Branch TrailBike path · ECG · MET1.5 mi
- CyclewayBike path · ECG · MET225 ft
- M Street Bike PathBike path · ECG · M Street Northeast · MET · MetBranch to The Mall564 ft
- 1st Street Northeast CycletrackBike path · 1st Street Northeast Cycletrack · ECG · MetBranch to The Mall240 ft
- Unnamed pathSome traffic · 1st Street Northeast Cycletrack · ECG · MetBranch to The Mall190 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Brookland to NoMa?
About 19 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 2.9 mi. The most direct route is 2.9 mi and takes about 19 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Brookland to NoMa?
SuperSafe™ goes via Newton Street Northeast, cycleway and Metropolitan Branch Trail, using Monroe Street NW, ECG, Irving Street NW, MET, M Street Northeast, MetBranch to The Mall and 1st Street Northeast Cycletrack. 99% 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 Brookland to NoMa 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 Brookland.
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.