If you've ever wondered what the elevation of your location is, you can find out with Google Maps on both desktop and mobile.

Google Maps has exciting details about locations around the world. One of the most valuable things to learn about an area is its elevation. You might not know where to find elevation measurements on ...

It's possible to measure the distance on Google Earth between two or more points. Here's how to do it.

An underrated feature in Google Maps is the ability to measure the distance between two or more points. It can aid tremendously with planning, whether you’re aiming to walk or go on a road trip.

Google Maps is easily one of the must-have mobile apps that you need to install when setting up a new phone, whether it's iPhone or Android. It'll help do more for you than help navigate your ...

Q: Google Maps gives the mileage between places based on driving directions on the available highways, but is there a way to calculate the distance between two towns “as the crow flies”? A: The ...

“The snow level has gone from the surface along the Oregon and southwest Washington Coastline to 1000 feet each morning,” Storm Tracker 2 Meteorologist Rhonda Shelby said. The higher up you go into ...

Google has quietly added elevation data to bike routes in its Maps service, providing better intel for intrepid cyclists. The feature, which launched Friday, seems to work for much of the U.S. and ...

Q: I know that Google Maps allows you to measure distances, but I can’t figure out where to find this option. A: There are so many powerful and somewhat hidden features of Google Maps, and for those ...

Q: I know that Google Maps allows you to measure distances, but I can’t figure out where to find this option. A: There are so many powerful and somewhat hidden features of Google Maps and for those ...