Save directions on My Maps

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

1. On your computer, sign in to My Maps.
2. Open or create a map.
3. Click Add directions .
4. In the box on the left, type your start and end locations.
5. 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

1. On your computer, sign in to My Maps.
2. Open or create a map.
3. Click Measure distances and areas .
4. Click where you want to start your measurement.
5. Click each corner or bend of a line or shape. 
6. When you’re finished drawing, double-click or close the shape on another point.
7. 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.