An underrated feature in Google Maps is the ability to measure the distance between two or more points. It can aid tremendously with planning, whether you’re aiming to walk or go on a road trip.

The Measure distance feature offered by Google Maps allows you to measure the distance between two points on a map "as the crow flies." You can also plot an irregular route between two points, which ...

Before diving into the methods, it's essential to understand the difference between altitude and elevation. Altitude refers to the height of an object or place above a given planetary reference plane, ...

Those of you who remember driving before Google Maps, or any kind of GPS navigation, will know just how incredible a service it is. As long as you have a cell signal, it's now almost impossible to get ...

Q: I know that Google Maps allows you to measure distances, but I can’t figure out where to find this option. A: There are so many powerful and somewhat hidden features of Google Maps and for those ...