Distance Between Two Addresses

Compare direct, driving, walking, and cycling distance in km or miles. See travel times, measure area, and share the result. No account needed.

FAQ

How do I measure distance between two addresses?

Search for your first address using the search bar to navigate to it, then click on the map to drop a point. Search for your second address and click again. The direct distance appears instantly in both kilometers and miles. Choose Drive, Walk, or Bike to compare a road- or path-following route and estimated travel time.

Can I compare driving, walking, biking, and straight-line distance?

Yes. Direct mode measures straight-line distance (as the crow flies) using the Haversine formula. Drive, Walk, and Bike modes follow the relevant OpenStreetMap road and path network and show both route distance and estimated travel time.

How accurate is the measurement?

The Haversine formula is accurate to within 0.5% for most distances. It uses the Earth's mean radius of 6,371 km and treats the Earth as a perfect sphere. For everyday use: real estate, delivery zones, travel planning: the margin is negligible.

What is straight-line distance used for?

Straight-line distance is useful whenever you need proximity regardless of roads: comparing locations, defining approximate delivery or service zones, estimating flight distances, and planning outdoor activities. Always confirm official school, property, or legal boundaries with the responsible authority.

Can I measure a multi-stop route?

Yes. Click to place as many points as you need. The tool sums up all the straight-line segments and shows a total path distance along with per-segment distances. Drag any point to fine-tune its position.

Can I measure area on a map?

Yes. Place at least 3 points, then click Close shape in the panel. You'll see both perimeter and enclosed area in m², km², and acres. This is useful for rough planning and visualization, not as a legal boundary or professional survey.

Can I measure distances between cities or countries?

Yes: the tool works for any two points on Earth. For reference: New York to London is approximately 5,570 km (3,460 miles) straight-line; Los Angeles to Tokyo is roughly 8,815 km (5,478 miles). Simply search for each city and click to place your points.

What is the Haversine formula?

The Haversine formula is a trigonometric equation that calculates the great-circle distance between two points on a sphere from their latitude and longitude. It accounts for the Earth's curvature and returns the shortest surface path.

Can I share a measurement?

Yes. Click the Share button to copy a link. The link encodes all your points and the current map view: anyone who opens it sees the exact same measurement. No account required on either end.

Can I switch between km and miles?

Yes. The distance panel shows both units simultaneously. Use the km and mi buttons in the toolbar to choose which unit is shown as the primary value.

How do I undo or remove a point?

Click the Undo button in the toolbar to remove the last placed point, or press Backspace on your keyboard. Click Clear all to start over from scratch.

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Distance Between Two Addresses

Calculate the distance between two addresses for free. Enter the starting address and destination, then compare direct, driving, walking, and cycling distance in kilometers or miles. Travel modes also show estimated travel time. No account is needed.

How to calculate a distance

  1. Enter a starting address and a destination. Select a search result for each address.
  2. Select Calculate Distance. Check both markers on the map.
  3. Choose Direct, Drive, Walk, or Bike. Read the distance in km or miles.

Direct distance does not follow roads. Travel time is an estimate for the selected route.

Free to use. No account needed to calculate or share a distance.

Which distance should I use?

  • Direct: the shortest distance over the Earth's surface between two points. It does not follow roads or account for access restrictions.
  • Drive: a route along roads for a car journey.
  • Walk: a route along roads and paths available to pedestrians.
  • Bike: a route for cycling. Check local conditions and access before you travel.

Travel time is an estimate from the routing service. It is not a live traffic forecast. Check the selected mode and both address markers before you use the result.

Can I measure without an address?

Yes. Click two points on the map to measure between them. You can also paste supported Google Maps location links into the address fields. Drag a marker to adjust its location.

Can I share the result?

Select Share to copy a link. The recipient can open the measurement without an account. Sign in if you want to save the map in your account.

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