I'd like to trace a route on a map & get its mileage

May 17, 2010 11:56 AM

Is there an app / website / service (?) that allows me to trace a route on a map and then works out the distance for me?

I'm not looking for a "directions" type thing where I put in origin and destination. I would like a map in front of me, then trace, dot by dot, the route I have taken, and get the total mileage of that route. I imagine this is perfectly doable with Google Maps and hence, should exist.

(I use Runkeeper for a lot my walking & cycling, but sometimes I forget to turn it on, or can't get a GPS signal, or have little battery left, and would like to work out my mileage afterwards).

Thanks!

posted by ClarissaWAM to Computers & Internet (11 answers total)

Best answer: You can do this with Google maps, yes. Just ask it to plot the directions, and then drag the suggested route line on the map around.

Each time you drag, you add a dot. Sooner or later, you have the route you want, and the "Distance" and "Time" update to reflect your changes.
posted by rokusan at 11:58 AM on May 17, 2010 [3 favorites]

Best answer: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com
posted by mikepop at 11:59 AM on May 17, 2010 [2 favorites]

Best answer: mapmyrun.com
posted by phunniemee at 11:59 AM on May 17, 2010 [1 favorite]

Best answer: There's a couple more robust solutions but

Gmap Pedometer always worked pretty well for me.

Also MapMyRun has more bells and whistles.
posted by bitdamaged at 11:59 AM on May 17, 2010

double whammy
posted by bitdamaged at 12:00 PM on May 17, 2010

Best answer: If you're in the UK, BikeHike is good, as it allows Ordnance Survey and Google maps in one go.
posted by mjg123 at 12:09 PM on May 17, 2010

Best answer: Google Earth, has this feature. (Using the path tool)
posted by axismundi at 12:15 PM on May 17, 2010

Best answer: InstaMapper. The have apps for the iPhone, Android, Blackberry and some iDen phones. Plots out your trip and give you time and distance on a google map.....all for free.
posted by eatcake at 12:18 PM on May 17, 2010

Best answer: Tried this out last week, and thought it worked well: http://apps.viamente.com/
posted by Outis at 12:56 PM on May 17, 2010

Response by poster: You guys are amazing! Thanks so much, will give them all a go later.
Best answers all round!
posted by ClarissaWAM at 1:11 PM on May 17, 2010

Best answer: One more! Mapitpronto also does this and you can toggle little mile markers on and off while you draw the map out.
posted by jquinby at 2:35 PM on May 17, 2010