We use Google Maps for various reasons, be it to find a place we want to visit, or maybe we want to estimate the travel time. That’s where the traffic information feature comes into play. The question is, can you rely on the traffic information you see in Google Maps, or it’s just an estimate, and you should find other sources? Let’s find out.
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How can I determine the distance between two points on Google Maps?
With Google Maps, anyone can determine the distance between two points – but by default, the map does not measure in a straight line, but in navigational terms, the way you can drive (or walk). This is of course usually the preferred approach, but if we still want to know how far apart two points … Read more
How can I draw a street grid using the map service?
Software developer Andrei Kashcha has created a free website called City Roads, which allows you to display on your screen the street network of any point in the world, in the form of a simple line graph instead of the usual map view. The service is available at https://anvaka.github.io/city-roads/. It is easy to manage. Type … Read more
How did people navigate before Google Maps?
Google Maps is the ultimate way for us to reach a new location, find new things, and it’s definitely one of the most excellent ways to get around. But the truth is, Google Maps has only been around for a short amount of time compared to the extensive spectrum of time. So how did people get around before Google Maps?
How does Google Maps determine optimal routes?
Google Maps does an outstanding job at giving you a complete map of the region where you are in, or any area for that manner. But the truth is that whenever you need driving directions or a route planner, Google Maps can also be quite handy too. This app can help you identify the optimal routes, which will help save a lot of time and effort.
How does Google Maps measure real-time traffic?
To deliver the right route planner system, a tool like Google Maps needs real-time traffic data. But the truth is that we don’t really know where this data comes from. Of course, Google will never share its sources. But we know that some sources are getting the data, and it’s pretty accurate.
How is Waze different from Google Maps?
Google Maps and Waze are great navigation apps, and they come with features like real-time updates, traffic info, and route planning. But while they are pretty similar, they also have some differences too. This brings the question, how are they different from one another, and which one is the right option for you right now?
How to navigate offline in Google Maps?
Google Maps is an excellent tool if you want to access and use maps online. The challenge is, sometimes you may have slow Internet, your mobile data might be expensive, or you are worried about security problems. In that case, you can’t really get online, which is why it makes a lot of sense to try and navigate offline in Google Maps. But can you do that, and can you have driving directions from an offline tool?
How to see traffic at different times on Google Maps?
We know that Google Maps can show current traffic data, but can it show traffic at different times? The truth is that it can, and it all comes down to knowing how to access all this information. Thankfully, that’s not hard to do, and all you need is to check it out for yourself, and you will be pleased with the process and results. To attempt something like this, you need to make sure that you have the latest Google Maps version to be safe.
The Windows map app also shows traffic cameras
Considering the popularity of Google Maps, it’s no wonder that the Maps app integrated into Windows 10 suffers from neglect. Yet this app gets better with every update. One interesting feature is the ability to take a look at still images from traffic cameras. This not only helps you to spot traffic jams but also … Read more