If you plan on walking or running a new route, you might want to check out the maps on the internet.You will be able to tell how long and how far you have to travel from your starting spot to your destination.You can either use the website or the mobile app.
Step 1: Go to the internet.
Go to the Google Maps website if you open a new browser tab or window.
Step 2: Do you know your destination?
You can use the search box on the upper left corner of the page to find your location.There will be a list of possible results.Click on it.You will be drawn to the location you have set on the map.
Step 3: Do you know your starting location?
The upper left corner of the page has a section.There is a display of the destination you have set.If you click the button beside it, a new field will appear where you can type in your address.There will be a list of possible results.The map will expand to show the routes from this starting location to your destination if you click on your selection.
Step 4: You can select walking.
If you are going to go on foot, click the pedestrian icon on the left side of the page.There will be a slight change to the routes on the map.
Step 5: Take a look at the routes.
Each route you can take has its own duration and distance.The shortest route will be colored so you can easily find it.
Step 6: Get directions and the distance.
Click on the one you want to use.The upper left corner of the page will change and expand to show street-by-street directions from your starting location to your destination if you click on the Details link.On which street you should be on, and the distance you have to go in meters or kilometers, are all indicated by each step.
Step 7: Click on the map to launch it.
Go to your mobile device and look for the Maps app.
Step 8: Do you know your destination?
You can use the search box on the upper left corner of the page to find your location.There will be a list of possible results.The map will draw you to your location if you tap on your selection.
Step 9: Do you know your starting location?
The upper left corner of the page has a section.There is a display of the destination you have set.When you tap on it, a new field will appear where you can type in your address.A list of possible results will be displayed if you type in your starting location here.You can tap on it.You will be shown the best way to get from your starting location to your destination.Most of the time, this will be done via car or public transport.
Step 10: Select walking.
On the upper left corner of the page, there is a section with a pedestrian icon on it.
Step 11: Take a look at the routes.
Each route you can take has its own duration and distance.
Step 12: Get directions and the distance.
You can tap on the one you want to use.The route will be displayed on a map.The street-by-street directions from your starting location to your destination will be listed.On which street you should be on, and the distance you have to go in meters or kilometers, are all indicated by each step.