How to Measure Distance on Google Maps
Go to Google Maps., In the Getting around box, click Directions. , Choose the starting location., Choose the ending location., Review the distance., Clear your search.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to Google Maps.
Google Maps is located at www.google.com/maps. -
Step 2: In the Getting around box
, In the Choose starting point, or click on the map field, type a street address, city, or other location for the starting point, and then press Enter..
You can also click a specific point on the map.
As you type a location, Google Maps will suggest possible addresses.
Click an address to select it as the starting location.
Click the + button to zoom in and the
- button to zoom out.
If you have a mouse wheel, you can scroll it up and down to zoom in and out.
Click and drag the map to move it. , In the Choose destination, or click on the map field, type a street address, city, or other location for the ending point, and then press Enter.
You can also click specific point on the map. , In the upper right corner of the directions box, Google Maps shows the total distance in miles as measured along its suggested route.
Different routes will have different distances. , In the upper right corner of the directions box, click X to clear your search and start over. -
Step 3: click Directions.
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Step 4: Choose the starting location.
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Step 5: Choose the ending location.
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Step 6: Review the distance.
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Step 7: Clear your search.
Detailed Guide
Google Maps is located at www.google.com/maps.
, In the Choose starting point, or click on the map field, type a street address, city, or other location for the starting point, and then press Enter..
You can also click a specific point on the map.
As you type a location, Google Maps will suggest possible addresses.
Click an address to select it as the starting location.
Click the + button to zoom in and the
- button to zoom out.
If you have a mouse wheel, you can scroll it up and down to zoom in and out.
Click and drag the map to move it. , In the Choose destination, or click on the map field, type a street address, city, or other location for the ending point, and then press Enter.
You can also click specific point on the map. , In the upper right corner of the directions box, Google Maps shows the total distance in miles as measured along its suggested route.
Different routes will have different distances. , In the upper right corner of the directions box, click X to clear your search and start over.
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