How to Measure Distance in Google Maps on Any Device

You can measure distances in Google Maps using the built-in “Measure Distance” tool. Here’s how to do it on various devices:

On a Web Browser (Desktop/Laptop):

1. Open your web browser and go to the Google Maps website (maps.google.com).
2. Right-click on the starting point on the map and select “Measure distance.”
3. Click on points along the route you want to measure. A line will be drawn between the points, and the total distance will be displayed in the pop-up box.

On Android:

1. Open the Google Maps app on your Android device.
2. Tap and hold on the starting point on the map until a red pin appears.
3. Tap on the “Measure distance” option in the pop-up box.
4. Tap on points along the route to measure. A line will be drawn, and the total distance will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

On iPhone/iPad:

1. Open the Google Maps app on your iOS device.
2. Tap and hold on the starting point on the map until a red pin appears.
3. Tap on the “Measure distance” option in the pop-up box.
4. Tap on points along the route to measure. A line will be drawn, and the total distance will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Tips:

• To add more points to the measurement, just click or tap on the map.
• To remove the last point added, click the “Undo” button in the measurement pop-up.
• To clear all points and start over, click the “Clear” button in the measurement pop-up.

Keep in mind that the measurement tool in Google Maps provides distance measurements in a straight line between points. It does not account for the actual travel route or terrain. For more accurate measurements of travel routes, consider using dedicated route planning or GPS tracking apps.