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You can get directions for driving, public transport, walking, ride sharing, cycling, flights or motorcycling on Google Maps. If there are multiple routes, the best route to your destination is blue, all other routes are grey. Some directions in Google Maps are in development and may have limited availability. 

Important: Stay alert when you use directions on Google Maps. Always be aware of your surroundings to ensure the safety of yourself and others. When in doubt, follow actual traffic regulations and confirm signage from the road or path that you’re on.

• On your computer, open Google Maps .

• Click points on the map, type an address or add a place name.
• Choose your mode of transportation.

Tip: To choose another route in any transportation mode, select it on the map. Each route shows the estimated travel time on the map.

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You can get directions for different modes of transportation in Google Maps. Learn about the differences in features and availability between each mode:

• If you want to change a driving route, click and hold a spot on the route and drag it to a new spot on the map.

• Not all cities have public transport directions in Google Maps. Before you can get public transport directions, your local transport operator needs to add their route info to Google Maps.

• If you want directions in an area with ride or taxi services, you can compare ride services with public transport and walking directions. Find out how to request a ride .

• Directions to multiple destinations, or waypoints, aren’t available for public transport or flight searches.
• Learn more about how to search for flights .

• Learn how to get directions for motorcycles .

Add multiple destinations

You can get directions to multiple destinations for all modes of transportation except public transport or flight.

• Add a starting point and a destination.

• You can add up to nine stops.
• Click on a route to get the directions.

Tip : You can search for places along your route.

To change the order of your stops: 

• Find the destination that you want to move. 
• Drag the destination.

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• On your computer, under the route you want, click Details.

• Point to a step in the directions. If Street View is available, you get a preview photo.
• To get Street View for other steps in the route, in the bottom-left box, click Previous step or Next step.

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When you enter a destination in Google Maps, we show you how to get there using different travel modes, like driving, cycling or walking. 

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Where available, we also show you other mobility services like public transport, scooter or bicycle rentals and vehicle ride services. These mobility services are provided by third parties who have made their transport data publicly available or who have a partner agreement with us. Any partnerships or business relationships that we may have with any transport service providers do not influence the ranking of these services.

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How to draw a route on Google Maps to create custom directions or plan a trip

• To create a route in Google Maps, open "Your places" and then choose "Create Map" in the "Maps" tab.
• To draw a route, click "Add directions," choose transportation mode, and enter start and end points.
• You can draw lines and shapes on maps by clicking "Draw a line" and selecting "Add line or shape."

Google Maps may be best known for its ability to deliver turn-by-turn directions, but it has another useful purpose: You can use it to create maps on which you can draw routes, lines, and shapes. 

You can then save those maps or share them with others. It's a handy way to pre-plan a trip or share driving directions with someone without needing an internet connection.

How to draw a custom route on Google Maps on Windows or macOS

Google Maps includes the tools you need to draw a route on a map and save it for future reference — you can open it anytime you want to or share a link with others.

1. Open Google Maps in a browser and make sure you are signed into your Google account.

2. Click the horizontal lines in the top left corner and then, in the menu, click Your places .

3. Click the Maps tab at the top of the page. You should now see any maps you've already saved. If you've never used Your Places before, this list may be empty.

4. At the bottom of the page, click Create Map .

5. On the Untitled map page, you can now choose the kind of map you want to put the route on top of. Click the dropdown arrow to the left of Base map and choose the map style you prefer.

6. Under the search field at the top of the page, click Add directions (the button looks like a Y-shaped road). You should now see an Untitled layer with fields to enter driving destinations.

7. By default, you'll get driving directions. If you are using a different mode of transportation, such as cycling or walking, click the car-shaped icon and choose how you're going to travel through the route; then click the X to close the flyout window.

8. Click in the A field and enter an address or location name, and choose it when you see it appear in the search results.

9. Repeat that process to select a location for B .

10. If you want to add additional waypoints or destinations, click Add destination and continue to add new places.

11. When you're done, click Untitled map at the top of the page and give it a name.

How to add a custom route on a separate layer on Google Maps desktop 

You can add more than one custom route on the map you have created, and it will be on a separate layer.

1. After completing the steps in the previous section, click Add directions to create another route – it will be added on a separate layer.

2. Click the car-shaped icon , choose the transportation mode for that route, then click the X button to close the flyout window.

3. Enter directions for the start point in the text box next to A – like you did in the previous section.

4. Enter the directions for the end point in the text box next to B .

5. If you want to name the layers to make them easily distinguishable, click the Untitled layer heading and give it a name.

How to draw a line or shape on Google Maps desktop 

Google Maps has a couple of simple drawing tools you can use to customize a map that you've saved to Your places. Here's how to draw a line or a shape (like a square, triangle or polygon) on a map:

2. Click the three horizontal lines menu in the top left corner and then, in the menu, click Your places .

3. Click the Maps tab at the top of the page.

4. Open an existing map or click Create Map at the bottom of the page to create a new one.

5. Under the search field at the top of the page, click Draw a line (the button looks like three lines and three dots). Click Add line or shape in the dropdown menu.

6. Click the map where you want the shape to begin. Then:

To make a single straight line, drag the mouse to create the line and double-click where you want the line to end.

• To make a line with multiple intermediate points, make a series of single clicks wherever you want the line to go, and double-click the last point to end the line.
• To make a polygon (any shape with three or more sides), click on the map in each place you want to put a corner. To close the shape, double-click on the starting point.

7. Name the line or shape in the dialog box and click Save .

You can edit the shape after you create it. Position the mouse pointer over the line or shape — when it changes from an open hand (which you can use to drag the map around) to a closed hand with a pointing finger, click. You'll then see the edit window. Use the tools in the lower-right corner to change the color, rename the shape, and upload an image to associate with the shape.

How to draw a line or shape on Google Maps on a mobile device

It's easiest to draw lines and shapes on maps in a browser on your PC or Mac, but if you need to work on a mobile device, you can use Google's My Maps, a web app that you can access from both Android and iOS.

1. Open My Maps in a browser on your mobile device.

2. If necessary, tap Get Started .

3. You can select an existing map to edit it or tap the plus icon in the bottom right corner to create a new map.

4. Under the search field at the top of the page, tap Draw a line (the button looks like three lines and three dots). Tap Add line or shape in the dropdown menu. Then follow the directions in the previous section to add and edit lines and shapes on your map.

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How to Plan a Route with Google Maps

Last Updated: August 10, 2022

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Google Maps can be useful to navigate through a new location or place. You can also use it to find the best route or route alternatives, and plan your trip accordingly. You can get turn by turn directions, and different routes depending on your method of transportation. You will also be able to tell how long it will take you to get to your destination.

• A list of possible results will drop down. Click your selection, and the map will automatically expand to show you the routes from this starting location to your destination.

• Repeat this step for all the other stops you will make in the same trip.

• For driving—If you’re driving, click the car icon on the toolbar. This is generally the default route.
• For transit—If you are commuting via bus, train, subway, or other public transit, click the train icon on the toolbar. The routes on the map will slightly change to accommodate all public transit routes.
• For walking—If you’re walking, click the pedestrian icon on the toolbar. The routes on the map will slightly change to accommodate walking routes.
• For cycling—If you’re biking or cycling, click the cycling icon on the toolbar. The routes on the map will slightly change to accommodate safe biking routes.

• Metro—You can identify metro or subway stops by the blue “M” icon on the map.
• Hotel/motel—You can identify hotel and motels by the brown bed icon on the map.
• Coffeehouse—You can identify coffeehouse locations by the orange coffee cup icon on the map.
• Restaurant—You can identify restaurant or fast-food locations by the orange spoon-and-fork icon on the map.
• Bank—You can identify bank locations by the blue dollar icon on the map.
• Shopping center—You can identify shopping center or store locations by the blue handbag icon on the map.
• Market. You can identify grocery or market locations by the blue shopping cart icon on the map.
• Church—You can identify church locations by the brown church icon on the map.
• Park—You can identify park locations by the green tree icon on the map.
• Hospital—You can identify hospital locations by the red “H” icon on the map.
• School—You can identify school locations by the brown hat icon on the map.
• Library—You can identify library locations by the brown book icon on the map.

• A list of possible results will drop down. Tap your selection, and you will be shown the best transportation method and route from your starting location to your destination, with the total distance and time. Most of the time this will be via car or rail, since these are the faster options.

• Driving—If you’re driving, tap the car icon on the toolbar.
• Transit—If you commuting via bus, train, subway, or other public transit, tap the train icon on the toolbar.
• Walking—If you’re walking, tap the pedestrian icon on the toolbar.

• Hotel/motel—You can identify hotel and motel locations by the brown bed icon on the map.
• Restaurant—You can identify restaurant or fast-food locations by the orange spoon and fork icon on the map.
• Shopping center—You can identify shopping center or store locations by the blue hand bag icon on the map.
• Market—You can identify grocery or market locations by the blue shopping cart icon on the map.
• Hospital—You can identify hospital locations by the red H icon on the map.

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Five brave pairs will be taking on the ultimate challenge in the new season of Race Across the World and this time they will embark on an East Asian adventure like no other.

The intrepid travellers will leave behind their smartphones, internet access and bank cards as they all attempt to make it to the finish line in the hopes of winning a huge £20,000 cash prize.

There is always major interest from fans about where the pairs will be heading, with previous contestants making their way from the likes of Vancouver to Newfoundland and from Mexico City to Ushuaia in Argentina.

So as this year's line-up prepare themselves to set off on the epic race, here's everything you need to know about the Race Across the World season 4 route.

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The 2024 season of Race Across the World will see the five teams trek across East Asia, beginning their journey in Japan, with the aim of them ending up in Lombok in Indonesia.

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In episode 1, viewers will see the five teams begin their journey in Sapporo, Japan's fifth most populous city.

To reach Lombok, the teams will have to pass through seven checkpoints and their first one is Nara City.

The groups must enlist the help of the locals to find the Gango-ji Temple in Nara City, with all pairs determined to make it to the checkpoint.

To reach the first checkpoint, the teams face a 1,600 kilometre journey where only a small percentage of the population speak English.

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The Rocky Mountaineer’s Train Route: Your Ultimate Checklist

Posted: February 8, 2024 | Last updated: February 8, 2024

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Rocky Mountaineer’s Rockies to the Red Rocks rail route runs between Denver, Colorado and Moab, Utah. The scenic train journey in the USA’s southwest has a length of 354 miles and takes a day and a half to complete, including an overnight stay in pretty resort town Glenwood Springs. As the route name suggests, the geology of the region is one of its star attractions, with the Rocky Mountains, rugged canyons, russet-colored rocks and swathes of desert visible from the train’s panoramic windows.

Click through the gallery to discover some of the standout experiences from Rocky Mountaineer's epic Rockies to the Red Rocks train trip...

1. See the Mile High City and its Capitol building

Denver, nicknamed the Mile High City after its elevation, is Colorado’s state capital and offers lots to see and do before or after riding the Rocky Mountaineer. You can join free guided tours of the Colorado State Capitol – a grand domed building designed by Elijah E. Myers and opened in 1894. From there it’s a five-minute walk to Denver Art Museum, whose collection of Indigenous works and depictions of America’s West are among its highlights.

2. Start the journey at Denver Train Siding

The Rocky Mountaineer begins or ends its Rockies to the Red Rocks route from Denver Train Siding at 36th Street and Wazee Street. After coach transfers from their hotel, passengers are greeted by members of the crew and warmly welcomed on board. The train is made up of single-deck SilverLeaf carriages, which have comfortable leather seats and panoramic oversized windows that make it easy to enjoy the scenery along the route. 

3. Ride the Big 10 Curve

The line that the Rocky Mountaineer runs on is not only incredibly scenic, it's also remarkable for feats of engineering, including the Big 10 Curve, which was built in the early 1900s and is located around 20 miles from Denver. Named after the degree of tightness along a section of track with a 2% incline, the curve helps minimize the distance traveled on the climb into the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Looking back provides fine views of distant Denver and its suburbs far below.

4. Snap verdant landscapes in the tunnel district

The journey into the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains includes traveling through a 13-mile stretch of track known as the tunnel district. Completed in 1904, it features 30 tunnels that were hand-blasted through rock. Rising towards the Continental Divide – the mountainous spine of North America – provides opportunities for you to step into the vestibule and breathe in the fresh mountain air, and to photograph the dramatic landscapes.

5. View Gross Reservoir in the Rocky Mountains

The Gross Reservoir is on the eastern side of the USA’s Continental Divide. Its water is pumped from the western side, through the access tunnel constructed for workers building the six-mile Moffat Tunnel that slices under the divide. On one side, water flows into the Pacific while on the east it drops towards the Atlantic. The tunnel is named after David Moffat, who invested his fortune in constructing the Denver, Northwestern and Pacific Railway.

6. Spot the Elizabeth Kurtak Art Gallery in Fraser, Colorado

Journeying on the Rockies to the Red Rocks route means you can sit back and enjoy viewing both rural and urban scenery. The route snakes through Winter Park, a Colorado ski resort that in 2006 became the USA’s highest incorporated town. Nearby Fraser is home to historic wooden buildings typical of those constructed by settlers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One such building is now home to the Elizabeth Kurtak Art Gallery (pictured), a local artist's studio and gallery who specializes in watercolor. 

7. Enjoy insightful commentary from a Rocky Mountaineer host

Intermittently, the hosts who serve food and drink on board the Rocky Mountaineer also pick up a microphone to highlight points of interest along the route. Their commentary provides fascinating insights into the heritage of the railway line, history of places and details relating to nature and geology. They also receive notifications from crew members in other carriages about wildlife sightings, which can include the likes of bald-headed eagles, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and pronghorns – the fastest mammals in North America, who can run at speeds close to 60 miles an hour. 

8. Eat tasty, locally sourced food

The rugged scenery is not the only highlight of the journey. Tasty meals are served to passengers at their seats, with dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, including peach cobbler made with Palisade peaches, beef from local cattle and freshly baked items from Glenwood Springs. The menu is available in the seatback and is explained by the chef, who makes a round of the carriage to take passengers’ orders shortly before the service. The food is paired with regional beer and wine, with options also from elsewhere in the United States.

9. Follow the Colorado River's westward flow

Much of the Rockies to the Red Rocks’ route skirts the USA’s fifth-longest river. On the journey out of Denver, the train picks up the westward flow of the Colorado River near Byers Canyon. At Gore Canyon, the track runs alongside fast-flowing rapids that pose a challenge even to experienced white-water rafters. Elsewhere, the route swings across plains and through steep-sided valleys, including Burns Canyon – named after the trapper and settler Jack Burns.

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10. See rugged canyon walls near Dotsero, Colorado

11. Sweep alongside Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon

12. Stay overnight in Glenwood Springs

You’ll stay overnight at a hotel in Glenwood Springs, no matter whether you are heading towards Moab or Denver on the route. That means an opportunity to soak in one of the resort city's hot spring pools. Nomadic Ute people were aware of the healing properties of the geothermally heated, mineral-rich water long before the arrival of the railroad in 1887, which transformed Glenwood into an early wellness destination.

13. See John Henry ‘Doc’ Holliday's headstone

The Rocky Mountaineer has a pre-dawn departure when heading west to Moab, which means you’ll need to visit Linwood Cemetery in Colorado the night before if you want to see John Henry ‘Doc’ Holliday’s headstone. One of the best-known names of America’s Wild West era, Holliday was a dentist turned gambler and gunslinger who participated in the infamous gunfight at the OK Corral. Suffering from tuberculosis, he headed to Glenwood Springs seeking a cure and died here in 1887. 

14. Breathe in the morning air near New Castle

Hot coffee and tea is provided on the platform at Glenwood Springs station ahead of the westward journey on the second day, where the rush of cool morning air in the vestibule may also help snap you awake. The hills around nearby New Castle are famed for being the location of a coal fire that has smoldered underground for more than a century. Methane caused an explosion in the Vulcan Mine in 1913. Intermittently, smoke is seen above ground.

15. Experience a golden sunrise over the Colorado River

You won’t regret the early start once you see the sun ascending over the rolling hills that rise into the White River National Forest, which sprawls across 2.3 million acres and has 11 ski resorts. Photographers have long known that the hour after dawn is often rewarded by spectacular imagery and passengers aboard the Rocky Mountaineer get to see why at the beginning of the second day. Water vapour sometimes rises off the Colorado River at this hour, reminiscent of steam billowing from a hot bath.

16. Appreciate geology in De Beque Canyon

17. Roll through Colorado's oldest wine producing region

Most Americans associate peaches with the state of Georgia, yet Coloradans tend to swear that those from Palisade are sweeter and juicier. The area gets its name from the fortress-like Palisade rock (pictured), whose steep sides formed from Mancos Shale. It was at Rapid Creek, near Palisade, that Colorado’s first vineyard was established in 1890, with Zinfandel and Muscat grapes among the varietals planted. Passengers on board the train have the opportunity to sample Coloradan wines while traveling through the area.

18. Cross the Utah-Colorado state border

A modest hand-painted sign marks the site of the Colorado-Utah state border, the white capital lettering daubed on the gently meandering red sandstone of Ruby Canyon. Nearby, indentations in the cliff face provide evidence of Indigenous habitation long before European settlers made their way westward. The marks provided a way of reaching dwellings high above the valley floor. The area remains important to Ute people who were resettled on reservations.

19. Experience the arid beauty of eastern Utah

The train provides unimpeded views of eastern Utah’s arid landscape. On seeing the sun-baked yellow grass, dusty earth and slowly crumbling mudstone cliffs, cartoon fans might be forgiven for thinking that all the scenery is lacking is a not-so-wily coyote chasing a beeping road runner. The inhospitable climate played a role in turning Cisco into a ghost town. It’s now rebounding as a place where artists can express their creativity.

20. Tour rock formations in Arches National Park

The Rockies to the Red Rocks rail journey ends at Moab Train Siding, with the entrance to Arches National Park lying on the way to Moab. Late afternoon is an optimal time to tour the eroded rocks that give the park its name. From the siding, Dead Horse Point State Park lies in the opposite direction along Highway 313. It was there that the scene of the Ford Thunderbird driving into the canyon was filmed for the 1991 movie  Thelma and Louise .

21. Go off-road in the hills above Moab

Moab has evolved into a thriving adventure tourism destination. At the outset of the Atomic Age, the surrounding area attracted prospectors and became a hub for uranium mining. Horse riding, river rafting and rock climbing now number among the activities that visitors can try. Off-road driving in buggies and four-wheel vehicles, including Hummers operated by the  Moab Adventure Center , offer a way of exploring dusty hills on the edge of town. And dark skies mean that the fun doesn’t stop with nightfall either. 

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