Creating a route on Google Maps?

[simonwilliamstutor]

How do I create one? I've been using Strava and mapmyrun  but I want a third opinion.

[Slowstart Graduate]

Hi Simon, I don't use google maps but as you haven't received any responses yet, may I suggest looking at gb.mapometer.com Go to the website and have a play. Shout if you get stuck.

[sio_w Graduate]

Another vote for gb.mapometer.com, I've found it really useful for planning routes in new places

[simonwilliamstutor Graduate in reply to sio_w]

Thanks. According to gb.mapometer.com my 5k run this morning was actually more like 4.95km. In the first mile or so my GPS was really off (40-50m away at some points I reckon) but it corrected itself eventually.

Somewhat disappointing as it invalidates my first sub-24min 5k. It still would have been a PB but more like 24:15 rather than 23:54.

[Slowstart Graduate in reply to simonwilliamstutor]

That's still pretty quick in my book..

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

Hi Simon,

You can either create a route and save it using the My Maps feature - see the Menu icon - it's in the white location search box on the left hand side. Click that to find My Maps.

Alternatively, you can right click anywhere on a map and "Measure Distance" - but results won't be saved - I take a screenshot sometimes.

Hope that helps

John

[misswobble Graduate]

I like good run guide as it shows tracks and footpaths.  Google doesn't.  You can toggle between satellite and footpath mode, which is dead handy.  Also I like that you are represented as a little running man, so you can track where you want to go or where you've been. Easy to use too as I am a numpty