Calculating direct distances between points Once you've activated the measurement tool, Google Maps transitions into a special mode designed specifically for calculating straight-line distances.

When you need to find the distance between two locations or want general directions to get from point A to point B, Google Maps simplifies the process. By typing in two different locations, Google ...

Google Maps lets you measure distance between two or more points "as the crow flies" with a couple mouse clicks or taps on your phone.

Google recently updated its desktop version of Maps with a new feature that lets users measure the distance between two or more points on the map. To toggle this option, right-click on a starting ...