GOOGLE MAPS MEASURE DISTANCE UPDATE

Finally, you can view the total distance between your points in Maps' search bar in the top lefthand corner of the page. You can also select multiple points to measure distances between several different places. To start using the new distance-measuring tool, right click on any point on your map, and select 'measure distance.' Then click on another point on the map to create a path, and you will see the distance between the selected points. is the free, no login required, route planner for runners cyclists and walkers. You can even draw characters and shapes for fun (as Google did to demonstrate the new feature). Now, desktop Maps users can measure exact distances between two or more points - even if there's no road, or viable walking or driving route - which will be particularly helpful for planning jogging paths and bike rides on a map. For example, you might search for directions to a restaurant that's exactly 3 miles away (if you draw a straight line), but the route Google provides for driving directions might actually be 3.5 miles. Use Geo Measure to calculate the distance between multiple locations or GPS coordinates. It assists millions of users in returning to their homes, getting to their workplaces, and traveling to new and fascinating locations. The new Measure distance feature lets you. If you need to add another point, simply click on the map.

The distance is visible at the bottom of the page. Click again on the map to mark the destination. Then select Measure distance from the context menu.

GOOGLE MAPS MEASURE DISTANCE UPDATE

Previously, Google Maps displayed distances when you searched for directions, but it would only tell you the distance along the planned route - not the exact distance between the starting and final destinations. Few applications are as widely used and have as much coverage as Google Maps. Google Maps for iOS gained a small update yesterday to now let users measure distances from dropped pins. Launch Maps, and click on the Walking icon if you want to measure the walking distance. The search giant announced the new feature - currently limited to the desktop version of Maps - in a post on its Google+ page.

Google rolled out a small but significant update to Google Maps Tuesday, which allows you to measure the exact distance between two or more points on a map.

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