Distance Tool

Free

Quickly measure distances and areas on a map. Drop points, draw shapes, calculate altitude, and share your measurements.

Measure any distance or area on a map

View a GPX File Instantly

Drop a GPX file below to see the route on a map. Your file never leaves your browser.

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Or click to choose a file from your device

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How to Measure Area on a Map

Calculate land area, distance and acreage in three simple steps

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Drop Pins on the Map

Tap to place pins along the path you want to measure. Use satellite or street view to find your location.

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See Distance Instantly

Distance updates in real time as you add points. Switch between units, view elevation, and plan your route.

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Save, Share & Export

Save measurements for later, share with a link, or export as GPX for your GPS device.

Who Uses Distance Map?

Trusted by hikers, cyclists, surveyors and anyone who needs accurate distances on a map

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Distance Map?

Distance Map is a free online tool and iOS app for measuring distances on a map. You can measure straight-line distances, walking and driving routes, and view GPX files. Perfect for hikers, runners, cyclists, and anyone who needs to measure distances accurately.

How do I measure distance on a map?

Open Distance Map and tap or click to drop pins along your route. The total distance updates in real time. You can add as many points as you need to measure complex paths.

What units are supported?

Distance Map supports kilometers, miles, meters, feet and nautical miles. You can switch between units instantly.

Can I view GPX files?

Yes. Distance Map has a built-in GPX viewer. Drop any GPX file onto the page and it will be displayed on the map with distance, waypoints and elevation data. Works entirely in your browser - your file is never uploaded to a server.

How accurate is the distance calculation?

Distance Map uses high-precision geodesic calculations on the WGS84 ellipsoid. Distances are accurate to within a few meters even over long distances. For routes, real road distance is calculated using mapping services.

Can I plan walking and driving routes?

Yes. Distance Map can calculate real walking and driving routes between points - not just straight-line distances. This is perfect for planning commutes, road trips and walking tours.

Does Distance Map work offline?

The iOS app works offline once map tiles are loaded. The web tool requires an internet connection to load the map.

Can I share my measurements?

Yes. Save any measurement and share it with a link. Recipients can view your route on an interactive map without needing to install anything.