Trying to figure out the “as the crow flies” distance between two points using Google Maps is simple if you know where to look. With a few clicks on your computer or taps on your phone, Google Maps ...

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Google Maps now gives users the ability to measure the distance between two or more locations simply my placing markers down on a map. The feature, available only in Maps on the web for now, lets ...

Ever try measuring the straight-line distance between two points on Google Maps? You had to hold some object or appendage up to the little scale, then eyeball-measure the distance on your screen. What ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. If you’ve ever wanted to quickly check distances, Google Maps hasn’t had the most streamlined of approaches.

I suddenly got the idea of re-coating a garage roof while at Yorktowne Roofing & Siding Inc., but I hadn't taken any measurements for square footage of coverage so I used this free handy Android app ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Thanks to Google Maps’ new measurement tool, this reporter now knows his ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Remember how, if you wanted to measure distance between two places, you’d have to either a) spend the next half hour searching the App Store for a non-hideous free app that wouldn’t be too frustrating ...

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 ...