Although it might seem difficult to measure distances on Google Maps, you can make it easy by following these simple steps.
Google Maps can be a very useful tool, especially in unfamiliar cities. It makes traveling easy. It not only shows you the direction but also warns you about toll road fees and gives you live traffic updates. Google Maps allows you to measure distances between two points. The process can be a bit complicated. We have a step-by-step guide that will show you how to measure the distance between two places with Google Maps. This is applicable whether you are using a smartphone or a computer. You can find the steps to measure distance using Google Maps.
How to use Google Maps for measuring distance on a PC
1. Open Google Maps on your computer and then use the search box to find your starting point. Right-click on the spot you have found and a drop-down menu will appear.
2. You’ll find an option to measure distance. You can tap on this option to select another point on your map to measure distance. A small box will appear at the bottom of the screen that shows the distance between your starting point (or destination) and your destination.
3. To move the points you are measuring, click on the white dot at either end of the line. Then drag it to a different location. You can also click on another point to create a path.
Google Maps for iPhone and Android: How to measure the distance between points
Step 1
Open Google Maps on your Android or iPhone smartphone. You can get it from the App Store, Play Store, or both.
Step 2
Touch and hold any point that’s not a location icon or place name. The red pin icon “Dropped Pin” will appear. Tap on it to see the option with Measure distance at the top.
Step 3
Drag the blue line to see an icon.
Step 4
To measure the distance between different locations, you can add points to your journey.