Google Maps already tells you how far your destination is from your starting point, so you always know what distance you have to cover. But that's not a measurement in a straight line.

Open Google Maps on your computer. Find and navigate to the starting point of your journey. Right-click on the starting point and select the Measure distance option from the context menu.

An underrated feature in Google Maps is the ability to measure the distance between two or more points. It can aid tremendously with planning, whether you’re aiming to walk or go on a road trip.

Calculating direct distances between points Once you've activated the measurement tool, Google Maps transitions into a special mode designed specifically for calculating straight-line distances.

Calculating direct distances between points Once you've activated the measurement tool, Google Maps transitions into a special mode designed specifically for calculating straight-line distances.