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How can I measure the distance between two points in Google Maps? I just can't find any solution for it!

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I'd suggest using Google Earth instead. – Hand-E-Food Dec 21 '11 at 4:22

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There's a distance measurement tool present in Google Maps Labs. To enable this, click on Google Maps settings ( the Gear Icon) & select Google Maps Labs (or just go to the labs page directly). Enable distance measurement tool

Maps Measurement

Once this is done, you'll see a ruler on the bottom left corner of the map, click on it to enable Distance measurement mode & then click on Start & End points.

Measuring distance

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As of RIGHT NOW, the Distance Measurement Tool icon isn't showing up for me, despite enabling it in Maps Labs. – Nikki Erwin Ramirez Aug 15 '12 at 14:01
@NikkiErwinRamirez it's still there for me i.imgur.com/xOWjf.png – Sathya♦ Aug 15 '12 at 14:03
STRANGE. I really don't have it, even if I force the ftr=1 URL parameter: i.imgur.com/EEydQ.png – Nikki Erwin Ramirez Aug 16 '12 at 6:15
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You can enable the Distance Measurement Tool from the Labs section of Google Maps.

Distance Measurement Tool

Measure the distance of a path on the Earth

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If you mean straight-line distance, then start to create a custom map and draw a line on it. Note the length that the line is (it's shown in the line dialog box) - then abandon your custom map without saving.

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This is great, as it is a built-in tool in Maps. You can measure the distance of any custom path you create, not only just a straight line. – jcisio Dec 27 '11 at 6:38
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Check out Planimeter app on Google Play. It makes all kinds of measurements on Google Maps, it's paid though.

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