Comments on: Commuting 101: How to find the perfect route using Google Maps

By: James Spratt (@jamesspratt)

James Spratt (@jamesspratt) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:03:31 +0000

Hi – am trying to sus out the path of least resistance between home in England and Seville in Spain for a cycle trip I’ve got planned. I cannot for the life of me find a web site which caters for elevation. Your directions above seem to cater only for areas you know – I don’t know where I’m going. Any ideas?

Many thanks,

James

By: vaibhav

vaibhav — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:27:52 +0000

i’m using google maps in jsp page.i find shortest path in google maps between multiple location…please help me………..

By: Brrr

Brrr — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:20:39 +0000

I find Google Maps to be mostly useless. It won’t allow me to adjust the map for the route I actually take to work. It insists that the paved multi-use pathways that shave several kilometres off my trip do not exist, and cannot be accessed.

By: Nate S

Nate S — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:49:55 +0000

Wow, this was really helpful! I have a 15 mile ride to work that I want to accomplish some day this summer, and definitely play to use some of these tips!

By: Steven

Steven — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:27:28 +0000

Google Maps does have an option “by bike” and even “by foot.” It needs a lot of work still, especially if you’re not in a metropolitan area.

It doesn’t care about one-way streets, and avoids highways unsafe for bikes.

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:52:19 +0000

This isn’t entirely up to date now. Google Maps now has bicyling in beta as an option for choosing routes that are best for bikes. Has a long way to go but promising that they are looking out for us.

By: Allie

Allie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:44:02 +0000

Interesting!! A good resource

By: Shari

Shari — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:47:20 +0000

Mapmyride.com is good also.

By: Dave O

Dave O — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:00:54 +0000

I personally would use MapQuest for the route finding. They have more options regarding routing, including shortest distance route (useful for biking).

RunningMap.com is also a really useful website for mapping routes. It’s on par with Bikely.

By: bergerandfries

bergerandfries — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:04:00 +0000

Use the Satellite view to find bike paths, concrete infrastructure, creek beds, etc that are not traditional commuting routes. I personally go under a major highway on a creek bed and shave 2 miles off my ride!