Why this route?
Avoids M Street Northwest
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids M Street Northwest
Busier roads or shared pathsAvoids a dangerous junction
ELEVATION
56 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 23 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- 7th Street NorthwestSome traffic235 ft
- R Street NorthwestSome traffic · R Street Northwest557 ft
- CyclewayBike path · 9th Street Northwest1956 ft
- N Street NorthwestQuiet streets2263 ft
- CyclewayBike path · 14th Street Northwest494 ft
- Unnamed pathBike path · 14th Street Northwest137 ft
- M Street NorthwestBike path · M Street Northwest1.3 mi
- 28th Street NorthwestQuiet streets626 ft
- N Street NorthwestQuiet streets1698 ft
- Wisconsin Avenue NorthwestBusy road604 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Shaw to Georgetown?
About 19 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 3 mi. The most direct route is 2.7 mi and takes about 18 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Shaw to Georgetown?
SuperSafe™ goes via cycleway, N Street Northwest and M Street Northwest, using R Street Northwest, 9th Street Northwest, 14th Street Northwest and M Street Northwest. 80% 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 Shaw to Georgetown hilly?
Not really. It climbs 56 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 Shaw.
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.