Walking Directions From Google: It’s Cheaper To Walk Than Drive
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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. 
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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?
5 Responses to “Walking Directions From Google: It’s Cheaper To Walk Than Drive”
By BeThisWay on Aug 5, 2008 | Reply
I love this idea! What a great tool for vacations, too!
By J on Aug 5, 2008 | Reply
All I can think of with the sample directions is: Forrest Gump would have killed for this.
By PT on Aug 5, 2008 | Reply
@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.
By ChristianPF on Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
That Google! They are always coming up with nifty little tools
How many hours do they say it will take to follow your map?