Walking Directions From Google: It’s Cheaper To Walk Than Drive


Walking Directions From Google: The Frugal Choice

A very wise and frugal friend shared this little tool with me recently: Google Maps Walking Directions.  Apparently Google just rolled this out.  Seems to be an interesting tool.  The street views are cool too.  What’s the personal finance tie-in? Everyone living in urban areas (and maybe a few daring others) can now map out your next walking route across town instead of using you’re gas-guzzler.  You spend less on gas.  I reached with that one, I know.  :)

Google Walking Directions

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Why Use Google’s Walking Directions?

First of all, is it a bit weird that they even have this.  Isn’t it?  Second, what’s the difference between walking directions and driving directions?  Don’t hold me to this, but I think they’ve taken into account the terrain and available sidewalks when providing you a route.  They also don’t factor in one-way streets like driving directions would.  Note the warning from Google, “use caution when walking in unfamiliar areas.” That struck me as funny for some reason. :)

More just for fun in case you’re curious…

Anyone using Google Maps Walking Directions regularly yet?

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5 Responses to Walking Directions From Google: It’s Cheaper To Walk Than Drive
  1. BeThisWay
    August 5, 2008 | 3:40 pm

    I love this idea! What a great tool for vacations, too!

  2. J
    August 5, 2008 | 4:44 pm

    All I can think of with the sample directions is: Forrest Gump would have killed for this.

  3. PT
    August 5, 2008 | 9:57 pm

    @BeThisWay – Thanks for stopping by. :)

    @J – You and I think a like, my friend. I thought the same thing. I almost mapped out his route.

  4. ChristianPF
    August 8, 2008 | 1:24 pm

    That Google! They are always coming up with nifty little tools ;)

    How many hours do they say it will take to follow your map? ;)

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