How to Get Walking Directions on Google Maps
Go to Google Maps., Identify your destination., Identify your starting location., Select “walking” as mode of transportation., View the routes., Get the walking directions.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to Google Maps.
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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 destination, 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 the “Directions” button beside it.
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 starting location, and the map will automatically expand to show you the routes from this starting location to your destination. , Since you’re planning on walking, click on the pedestrian icon on the toolbar above the section on the upper left corner of the page.
The routes on the map will slightly change to accommodate your preferred method of transportation. , You may be given several options on routes you can take, each identified with its own duration and distance.
The shortest route will be colored so you can easily find it. , From the routes provided, click the one you’d like to use.
Click the Details link, and the upper left corner of the page will change and expand to show you the street-by-street directions from your starting location to your destination.
Each step will clear indicate the direction you have to take, on which street you should be on, and the distance you have to walk. -
Step 3: Identify your starting location.
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Step 4: Select “walking” as mode of transportation.
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Step 5: View the routes.
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Step 6: Get the walking directions.
Detailed Guide
You can use any web browser 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 destination, 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 the “Directions” button beside it.
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 starting location, and the map will automatically expand to show you the routes from this starting location to your destination. , Since you’re planning on walking, click on the pedestrian icon on the toolbar above the section on the upper left corner of the page.
The routes on the map will slightly change to accommodate your preferred method of transportation. , You may be given several options on routes you can take, each identified with its own duration and distance.
The shortest route will be colored so you can easily find it. , From the routes provided, click the one you’d like to use.
Click the Details link, and the upper left corner of the page will change and expand to show you the street-by-street directions from your starting location to your destination.
Each step will clear indicate the direction you have to take, on which street you should be on, and the distance you have to walk.
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