There are many powerful and hidden features of Google Maps and being able to measure the distance between two points is one of them.

Ken Colburn from Data Doctors explains how to navigate Google Maps and measure distances whether on your computer or using your phone.

Open Google Maps on a PC or smartphone Choose a starting location and place a pin Click on the pin and choose 'Measure distance' Place a path of points to measure the distance between various ...

There are so many powerful and somewhat hidden features of Google Maps and for those that like the outdoors, being able to measure the distance between two points is one of them.

Measure the distance between two or more points using Google Maps on any device.

If using Google Maps in your browser on your PC or Mac, right-click the starting point in Google Maps. Next, select Measure distance and continue on the measuring path until you've selected the ...

While this is helpful for trip planning and navigation, Google Maps also includes a tool to simply measure distances between points in a straight line.

The other day, I was testing a fitness band. I wanted to see if the band’s reporting of my distance matched the actual distance. But how could I find out the actual distance?

But how could I find out the actual distance? I wished there were some way to draw on Google Maps in a Web browser and have it tally up the distance. As it turns out, there is. Right-click the ...

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