How to Find Walking Distance on Google Maps
Go to Google Maps., Identify your destination., Identify your starting location., Click on the pedestrian (walking) icon on the toolbar above the section., Find the walking distance.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to Google Maps.
You can use any web browser on your computer to visit this site. -
Step 2: Identify your destination.
Use the search box on the upper left corner of the page and type in your destination location or address.
A shortlist of possible results will drop down.
Click on your selection, and the map will automatically draw you to the location you’ve set. , Go back to the section on the upper left corner of the page.
The destination you’ve set is displayed there.
Click on the “Directions” button beside it, and a new field will appear where you can type in your starting location or address.
A shortlist of possible results will drop down.
Click on your selection, and the map will automatically expand to show you the route from this starting location to your destination. , This should be on the upper left corner of the page.
The route on the map will slightly change to accommodate your preferred method of transportation. , On a spot on the route, there’s a small box with the pedestrian icon.
Inside this box, the total walking distance from your starting location to your destination is indicated.
The duration is also clearly listed.
Based from these data, you will know how far and how long you have to walk. -
Step 3: Identify your starting location.
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Step 4: Click on the pedestrian (walking) icon on the toolbar above the section.
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Step 5: Find the walking distance.
Detailed Guide
You can use any web browser on your computer to visit this site.
Use the search box on the upper left corner of the page and type in your destination location or address.
A shortlist of possible results will drop down.
Click on your selection, and the map will automatically draw you to the location you’ve set. , Go back to the section on the upper left corner of the page.
The destination you’ve set is displayed there.
Click on the “Directions” button beside it, and a new field will appear where you can type in your starting location or address.
A shortlist of possible results will drop down.
Click on your selection, and the map will automatically expand to show you the route from this starting location to your destination. , This should be on the upper left corner of the page.
The route on the map will slightly change to accommodate your preferred method of transportation. , On a spot on the route, there’s a small box with the pedestrian icon.
Inside this box, the total walking distance from your starting location to your destination is indicated.
The duration is also clearly listed.
Based from these data, you will know how far and how long you have to walk.
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