There are so many powerful and somewhat hidden features of Google Maps and for those that like the outdoors, being able to measure the distance between two points is one of them.

While this is helpful for trip planning and navigation, Google Maps also includes a tool to simply measure distances between points in a straight line.

Ken Colburn from Data Doctors explains how to navigate Google Maps and measure distances whether on your computer or using your phone.

Google Maps has a lot of features hiding away, and there's more to it than simply getting from place to place. Here are 11 of ...

We’re sharing the ultimate Google Maps 101 feature guide to help you get around and explore better.