How to Calculate Distance on Google Maps
Google Maps is a web-based mapping application that provides interactive, detailed maps of the U.S. and Canada. Google Maps includes a variety of tools, including satellite maps, map scaling (up to street maps), route planning, travel directions, business locations and distance measurements.
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Instructions
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Go to the Google Maps website.
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Click the "My Maps" tab.
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Click on "Distance Measurement Tool" under "Featured Content."
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Using the scale bar on the left side of the map area, zoom the map to the desired level of details (e.g. country, state, etc.).
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Place the cursor on the map. While holding the left mouse button, drag the map to the desired region.
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Click on the first point on the map, then on the second one. The distance between the points should be displayed on the left panel, in miles or feet.
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Click the "Reset" button and repeat Step 6 (and Steps 4 and 5, if necessary) to take another measurement.
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Tips & Warnings
Select the "Metric" radio button to display a distance in kilometers or meters.
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