You can save directions for a trip on your map. You can also measure the distance between two points or the area of a region or property.
Save directions
- On your computer, sign in to My Maps .
- Open or create a map.
- Click Add directions.
- In the box on the left, type your start and end locations.
- The route appears on your map.
- Add another leg to your trip:Click Add destination.
- Change how you get there:Below the layer name, click Driving, Bicycling, or Walking.
- Show step-by-step directions:Click More Step-by-step directions.
- Change trip path:Point at the trip on the map, then drag elsewhere.
Note:Each set of directions goes on its own layer.
Measure distances and areas
- On your computer, sign in to My Maps .
- Open or create a map.
- Click Measure distances and areas.
- Click where you want to start your measurement.
- Click each corner or bend of a line or shape.
- When you’re finished drawing, double-click or close the shape on another point.
- You’ll see the distance (and area, if it’s a shape) highlighted in blue on the map. Distances and areas are based on your scale and country.