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GPS Distance Calculator Between Two Points
This free distance calculator measures the distance between two or more points by road and in a straight line, and estimates the driving time. Enter coordinates or addresses, or click on the map to add stops.
Click the map to fill the next empty point.
How to use the distance calculator
- Add a start point and a destination, by address, coordinates or a map click.
- Add more stops if the trip has them.
- See the road distance, drive time and straight-line distance.
Road distance vs straight-line distance
Straight-line (great-circle) distance is the shortest path over the earth’s surface, calculated with the haversine formula. It is useful for radius checks, such as "is this vehicle within 2 km of the depot". Road distance follows real roads and is what you pay fuel and tolls on.
On highways the road distance is usually 20 to 40 percent longer than the straight line, and much more in hills. Use the road figure when you quote a freight rate, plan fuel or check a driver’s claimed kilometres.
Further reading: Haversine formula (Wikipedia)
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Distance Calculator FAQs
How is the straight-line distance calculated?
With the haversine formula, which measures the great-circle distance between two latitude and longitude points on a sphere the size of the earth (radius 6,371 km).
Where does the road distance come from?
From OpenStreetMap road data using the open-source OSRM routing engine, for a car or light vehicle. Heavy trucks may need longer routes because of restrictions.
Can I add more than two stops?
Yes. Add up to ten points and the calculator measures the full trip in the order you entered them.
Is the drive time accurate for trucks?
It assumes normal car speeds without traffic. Loaded trucks usually take 30 to 50 percent longer, so treat it as a minimum.