Why this route?
Avoids Capitol Circle Drive
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Capitol Circle Drive and Independence Avenue Southeast
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
171 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 171 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Unnamed pathSome traffic134 ft
- C Street SoutheastQuiet streets174 ft
- 7th Street SoutheastQuiet streets433 ft
- CyclewayQuiet streets1883 ft
- 3rd Street SoutheastQuiet streets · 3rd Street Northeast1 mi
- I Street NortheastBike path · I Street Northeast491 ft
- CyclewayBike path · MET · K Street Northeast · K Street Northwest · New Jersey Avenue Northwest0.9 mi
- 3rd Street NorthwestQuiet streets138 ft
- N Street NorthwestQuiet streets2510 ft
- CyclewayBike path · 9th Street Northwest2499 ft
- S Street NorthwestQuiet streets1.1 mi
- 19th Street NorthwestQuiet streets1798 ft
- CyclewayBike path · Columbia Road Northwest684 ft
- Belmont Road NorthwestQuiet streets526 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Eastern Market to Adams Morgan?
About 33 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 5.1 mi. The most direct route is 4.8 mi and takes about 31 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Eastern Market to Adams Morgan?
SuperSafe™ goes via 3rd Street Southeast, cycleway and S Street Northwest, using 3rd Street Northeast, I Street Northeast, MET, K Street Northeast, K Street Northwest, New Jersey Avenue Northwest, 9th Street Northwest and Columbia Road Northwest. 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 Eastern Market to Adams Morgan hilly?
Not really. It climbs 171 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 Eastern Market.
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.