How to measure distance on google maps manually?

[TigerBoy]

Hello,

 

I wanted to ask if it is possible to draw your own line going to a direction using google maps on a desktop web browser?

 

I want to go from point A to point B using "directions" but it always uses the main roads and not tight short cuts that are walkways like small alleys and foot bridges. When i try to shift the line to the alley, it does not use it and makes the distance farther.

 

I just wanted to measure the walking distance of the two points since the distance using the alley ways are 1/5 the length (rough estimate). I need to compute it roughly using google maps if such is possible.

 

Cheers to everyone =)

[Captain_Slow]

get a tape measurer, duh...

 

jk change to option to walking as opposed to drive?

[DarrenP]

Hello,

 

I wanted to ask if it is possible to draw your own line going to a direction using google maps on a desktop web browser?

 

I want to go from point A to point B using "directions" but it always uses the main roads and not tight short cuts that are walkways like small alleys and foot bridges. When i try to shift the line to the alley, it does not use it and makes the distance farther.

 

I just wanted to measure the walking distance of the two points since the distance using the alley ways are 1/5 the length (rough estimate). I need to compute it roughly using google maps if such is possible.

 

Cheers to everyone =)

There's a scale on  the side. Grab a ruler and put it on the screen. 

[dantheman49564]

string can also work. but its well.. hard since.. well.. its a screen.

 

You might be able to find an app on your phone that can measure it. id personally try before trying to guesstimate with a ruler and string on google.  

 

:Edited to try and add some useful help instead of just being an ass.

[vtprojects]

Hello,

 

I wanted to ask if it is possible to draw your own line going to a direction using google maps on a desktop web browser?

 

I want to go from point A to point B using "directions" but it always uses the main roads and not tight short cuts that are walkways like small alleys and foot bridges. When i try to shift the line to the alley, it does not use it and makes the distance farther.

 

I just wanted to measure the walking distance of the two points since the distance using the alley ways are 1/5 the length (rough estimate). I need to compute it roughly using google maps if such is possible.

 

Cheers to everyone =)

 

 

http://www.vistechprojects.com/app/planimeter/webtool

[TigerBoy]

@Captain_Slow ,

 

I was actually doing that, but it still did not use the short cut (the alley is not registered on Gmaps as well as the foot bridges)

@vtprojects,

 

that tool worked perfectly for my needs =)

 

@The String/Ruler idea

 

tried it but was off by 400meters >.>

 

 

Cheers and Thanks =)