Why this route?
Avoids 11th Street Northwest
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids 11th Street Northwest, Kansas Avenue Northwest and Illinois Avenue Northwest
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
39 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 7 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Kennedy Street NorthwestSome traffic637 ft
- 9th Street NorthwestQuiet streets2373 ft
- Emerson Street NorthwestQuiet streets492 ft
- 8th Street NorthwestQuiet streets0.6 mi
- Taylor Street NorthwestQuiet streets1177 ft
- CyclewayBike path · 5th Street Northwest · Park Place Northwest · Irving Street NW · 4th Street Northwest1.5 mi
- College Street NorthwestQuiet streets771 ft
- 6th Street NorthwestQuiet streets695 ft
- W Street NorthwestQuiet streets219 ft
- Unnamed pathSome traffic1243 ft
- 9th Street NW CycletrackBike path · 9th Street Northwest256 ft
- Vermont Avenue NorthwestSome traffic164 ft
- V Street NorthwestSome traffic · V Street Northwest952 ft
- 12th Street NorthwestQuiet streets427 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Petworth to U Street?
About 25 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 3.9 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 Petworth to U Street?
SuperSafe™ goes via 9th Street Northwest, 8th Street Northwest and cycleway, using 5th Street Northwest, Park Place Northwest, Irving Street NW, 4th Street Northwest, 9th Street Northwest and V Street Northwest. 84% 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 Petworth to U Street hilly?
Not really. It climbs 39 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 Petworth.
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.