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How do you put a polyline in Google Maps?

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  Putting a polyline on Google Maps depends on how you're accessing it: through the website or by coding for an app. Here's a breakdown for both methods: Using the Google Maps Website (Limited Functionality): Unfortunately, Google Maps itself doesn't allow you to directly create and add polylines through the website interface. Polylines, which represent lines on the map, are primarily used for developer purposes to customize map displays in applications. Using Code (For Developers): If you're comfortable with coding, you can create polylines using the Google Maps JavaScript API or other Google Maps SDKs for various platforms. Here's a general outline: Define your coordinates: You'll need an array of latitude and longitude coordinates that define the path of your polyline. You can obtain these coordinates manually or through other tools. Create a polyline object: Use the API functions to create a new polyline object. You can specify the coordinates array, col...

Can Google Maps show a halfway point?

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  While Google Maps itself doesn't have a built-in feature to directly show the halfway point between two locations, there are a couple of workarounds you can use: Method 1: Manually Calculate Distance Get the total distance: Use the "Measure Distance" tool on Google Maps. Right-click (or tap and hold on mobile) on your starting point and select "Measure Distance." Then, click (or tap) on your destination to measure the total distance between them. Find the halfway mark: Divide the total distance by two. This will give you the approximate distance to the halfway point from your starting location. Method 2: Estimate on the Map Get directions: Enter your starting and ending points and get directions on Google Maps. Visually estimate: Analyze the route visually. If the route is fairly straightforward, you can often get a good idea of the halfway point by looking at the map's scale and estimated travel time. Alternative Solutions: Third-party websites...

How do I put from and to on Google Maps?

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I'll provide a comprehensive guide on using Google Maps to find directions between locations: On the Google Maps Website: Go to Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/ Enter your starting location: In the search bar at the top left, type in your starting address or location name. Click on the suggestion that appears to confirm. Add your destination: Click on the "Directions" button (usually a car icon) located next to the search bar. Then, enter your destination address or location name in the "To" field. Click on the suggestion to confirm. Here's a visual breakdown: Choose your travel mode (optional): By default, Google Maps suggests driving directions. You can change this to walking, biking, public transportation, or even a taxi by clicking on the car icon and selecting your preferred mode. Get directions: Click on the "Get directions" button (usually a blue arrow) to see the route options on the map. Google Maps will display the esti...