If you’re using a Google Maps mobile app, you can tap Measure distance to see how far it is from this pin to another point (or several other points) on the map in a straight line.

Want to bookmark a location in Google Maps? Here's how to drop a pin in Google Maps on Android, iPhone, and the web, to save it for later.

This is where the pin feature comes in handy. You can drop a pin anywhere in Google Maps, and a pinned location can be saved and shared with anyone using a simple link.

Follow these steps to add a missing place or location to Google Maps. You can add apartments, shops, play ground, or any other location.

How to add multiple stops to your Google Maps itinerary While you can create multiple Google Maps routes on the web and mobile app, the web version will eventually direct you to the app.

Adding a Route to Your Home Screen (Android) For Android users, you can add a shortcut for a route directly to your home screen: Open Google Maps: Search for the directions you want to save.