Why this route?
Avoids Sherman Avenue Northwest
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Sherman Avenue Northwest and D Street Northwest
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
13 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 16 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- 14th Street NorthwestBusy road · 14th Street Northwest1647 ft
- Girard Street NorthwestQuiet streets1504 ft
- 11th Street NorthwestSome traffic · 11th Street Northwest1818 ft
- Florida Avenue NorthwestBusy road287 ft
- Unnamed pathSome traffic118 ft
- Barry Place NorthwestQuiet streets200 ft
- 9th Street NW CycletrackBike path · 9th Street Northwest1.9 mi
- Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Cycle TrackBike path · 9th Street Northwest · Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest617 ft
- 7th Street NorthwestSome traffic214 ft
- Indiana Avenue NorthwestSome traffic610 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Columbia Heights to Penn Quarter?
About 21 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 3.2 mi. The most direct route is 3.1 mi and takes about 20 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Columbia Heights to Penn Quarter?
SuperSafe™ goes via 14th Street Northwest, 11th Street Northwest and 9th Street NW Cycletrack, using 14th Street Northwest, 11th Street Northwest, 9th Street Northwest and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. 75% 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 Columbia Heights to Penn Quarter hilly?
Not really. It climbs 13 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 Columbia Heights.
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.