http://www.maximumpc.com/tags/walking used for category lists, takes arguments en http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/google_maps_now_helps_you_stroll_your_destination <!--paging_filter--><div style="text-align: center"><img src="/files/u21826/gm-header_0.png" alt="Google Maps now offers walking directions" width="410" height="215" /></div> <p><strong>Search Engine Roundtable</strong> <a href="http://www.seroundtable.com/archives/017749.html">reports</a> that <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps">Google Maps</a> now provides optional walking directions. Just click Get Directions, enter the starting and ending addresses, click the Get Directions button, and select the Walking option. You get a map with walker-friendly directions (no freeways for you!) and timings as part of the package. </p> <p>In my tests, Google Maps provided useful walking directions for locations within about 6 miles of the starting location (the official limit is <a href="http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2008/07/pound-pavement.html">10Km</a>, or about 6.2 miles). However, if you're wanting to plan a longer hike, you're on your own. And, keep in mind that the directions are in beta, and &quot;use caution when walking in unfamiliar areas.&quot; You Have Been Warned.</p> <p>To learn more about these and other improvements to Google Maps, drop in frequently on the Google Earth and Map team's <a href="http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/">LatLong Blog</a>.</p> <p>Give it a try and tell us how you like (or hate) this new feature.</p> http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/google_maps_now_helps_you_stroll_your_destination#comments News Windows directions Google google maps Internet walking web browser Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:38:31 -0500 Mark Edward Soper 2871 at http://www.maximumpc.com