Measuring distances using google maps?

[Feek]

I need to work out some distances using Google maps but I can't find a way to do it. Is there a tool that will allow one to draw a track on a map and get a distance reading?

[Jhadur]

If you have the post codes of both locations you could try getting a route between the 2 and that should give distance.

I believe you can then move the route around to suit.

If you want straight line distance then no idea sorry :)

[Mark]

http://www.daftlogic.com/projects-google-maps-distance-calculator.htm

First result that turned up in my Google search. Enjoy. :)

[divine]

Google Earth lets you draw a path and gives the length of the path in virtually any unit you could possibly want.

[Matblack]

If its a short distance then Mapmywalk or Mapmyrun and designed to do exactly that.

MB

[Feek]

mapmywalk did the job perfectly, Mark's link plotted straight lines and I don't have google earth installed.

So mapmywalk it is. Appropriately, it was for a walk this evening :)