Map or draw a route using our Google Maps Pedometer to measure the distance of a run, walk or cycle. Find your location by clicking the arrow icon or by entering an address to begin. Alternatively zoom and drag the map using the map controls to pinpoint the start of your route. Draw your walking, running or cycling route by clicking on the map to set the starting point.
On a spot on the route, there’s a small box with the pedestrian icon. Inside this box, the total walking distance from your starting location to your destination is indicated. The duration is also clearly listed. Based from these data, you will know how far and how long you have to walk.
For example, you can measure the mileage in a straight line between two cities. On your computer, open Google Maps. If you’re using Maps in Lite mode, you’ll see a lightning bolt at the bottom and you won’t be able to measure the distance between points. Right-click on your starting point.
How do I draw a walking or running route on Google Maps?
Draw your walking or running route by double clicking on the map to set the starting point. Then click once for each of the points along the route you wish to create. You can change the view to map, satellite, hybrid or terrain view using the control on the top right corner of the Google route map.
Will google maps call you?
A good rule of thumb is, if you are expecting a call from Google then it is probably legitimate. If you aren’t expecting a call, then it most often is a scam. Google may call you if you are working to claim a Google My Business listing or are confirming details for Google Maps.
UPDATED January 2022 – Verifying your business and calls from Google are much more straightforward than they were in 2010. However, for those that still get phone calls from Google Maps, let me know in the comments if you’ve had a similar experience !
I have received a number of phone calls from clients over the course of the last 6 months asking me if Google calls people to confirm their maps listings in Google Places.
The favorite answer is fact: Google does not call you out of the blue to update your Map listing. If that’s true, then why do you get this call shortly after updating your map listing ? Some of these companies run software that tells them what map listings have recently been updated.
Why is Google calling me from another country?
These calls typically come from one of Google’s outsourced call centers overseas ; the caller will most likely have a foreign accent. Google might also call you to sell Ad. Words or Ad, and words express. These calls will be obvious sales pitches for Ad. Words, and they will not discuss rankings or positioning on search results pages.