Walking Directions
Find out how far it is to walk between any two places. Distance Map gives you walking directions and distance on a map — drop a start and end point, trace the path you’d take on foot, and see the exact distance and estimated walking time.
Get Walking Directions
- Open the distance calculator
- Mark where you’re starting from
- Trace the walking route along sidewalks, footpaths and crossings
- Read the distance — and use the speeds below to estimate time
Because you draw the path yourself, you can follow the shortcuts pedestrians actually use — park paths, alleys and footbridges that driving directions skip.
How Far Is It to Walk?
Walking distance is usually shorter than driving distance for the same trip, since walkers aren’t bound by one-way streets, traffic or no-pedestrian zones. Map the route on foot to get the real number rather than a driving estimate.
| Walking pace | Speed | Time per mile | Time per km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strolling | 3 km/h | 32 min | 20 min |
| Average | 5 km/h | 19 min | 12 min |
| Brisk | 6.5 km/h | 15 min | 9 min |
Multi-Stop Walking Trips
Walking directions aren’t just A to B. Add as many stops as you need and Distance Map totals the whole trip:
- Sightseeing tours — string together the landmarks you want to see
- Errand runs — post office, then shops, then home
- Commutes — home to station to office, end to end
Walking vs. Driving Directions
| Walking | Driving | |
|---|---|---|
| One-way streets | Ignored | Must follow |
| Shortcuts (paths, parks) | Available | Not available |
| Typical distance | Shorter | Longer |
Compare both for the same trip with the route planner. For measuring walks you’ve already taken, see map my walk — or get walking directions now.
Get Distance Tool
Download Distance Tool for iOS and start measuring in seconds.
