Google Maps Now Allows You to Measure Exact Distances

Google rolled out a small but significant update to Google Maps Tuesday, which allows you to measure the exact distance between two or more points on a map.

The search giant announced the new feature — currently limited to the desktop version of Maps — in a post on its Google+ page

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Previously, Google Maps displayed distances when you searched for directions, but it would only tell you the distance along the planned route — not the exact distance between the starting and final destinations. For example, you might search for directions to a restaurant that's exactly 3 miles away (if you draw a straight line), but the route Google provides for driving directions might actually be 3.5 miles. Read more...

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