Posted 07/22/08 at 05:38:31 PM by Mark Edward Soper

Search Engine Roundtable reports that Google Maps 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.

In my tests, Google Maps provided useful walking directions for locations within about 6 miles of the starting location. However, if you're wanting to plan a longer hike, you're on your own.

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