A map and a ruler will just take too long, if you're trying to figure out how far apart two locations are. There are many websites that will assist you in computing the mileage of your next journey. The following are some different methods of figuring out the total mileage from point A to point B.

Step 1:

Try MapQuest. Widely considered one of the best mapping sites on the web, mapquest offers a simple tool that lets you figure out your mileage total from one point to another. Go to "Get Directions" and enter your beginning location, as well as your zip code. Next, enter the address of your intended destination into the 'To Where' box and click "Get Directions". The directions from one destination to another will pop up in a few seconds. But right at the top is what you'll need to know. As well as the total length of the trip following the directions they gave you, MapQuest will provide you with an estimated time to travel from the starting destination to the last destination. Your trip's length will be decided by how many miles it is from one place to another.

Step 2:

Also try MapMyRun. An alternative website for finding out the distance you have traveled is www.mapmyrun. A common runner's tool, MapMyRun allows you to draw out your path on a map, which it will then take and tell you the total distance of your run. That you aren't restricted to road travel is the benefit of using this site. The website is able to compute between any two points.

Step 3:

Use a mileage calculating tool. You won't be let down by the broad range of web-based services that Google provides at your fingertips. When you use Google maps to plan your vacation route, it is possible to load these details onto a web-based mileage calculator found at mileagecalc. You will be asked to input your starting destination. Click on "Continue" to see all of the available events or trips you have had. You can view the distance from one destination to another by using the 'Get Mileage' option.

Step 4:

Rand McNally has a great website for this purpose. Without Rand McNally's maps, we might otherwise get lost. In addition, they offer terrific web-based tools that furnish vacationers with maps and directions as well as a mileage calculator. Click on http://www.randmcnally.com/rmc/directions/dirGetMileageInput.jsp and enter your starting location and your ending location. If you want to calculate the distance from one point to another, click on 'Get Mileage'.

You can look online lots of different mileage calculators. It is easy to get an estimated figure on your travel mileage by just having the zip code and address of both your starting point and your destination.

Tiffany Provost writes about travel destinations and other traveling tips for www.HowToDoThings.com.