Measuring Tool

The measuring tool is a quick way to get the distance between points on the map. Measurements are straight lines ("as the crow flies"), so they don't follow trails.

How to measure a distance

1. Open the measuring tool from any of these:

   • The tap & hold menu (tap and hold anywhere on the map)
   • A waypoint
   • A map POI
   • Your location

   In each case, tap Measure in the sheet that opens.

   

2. A line is pinned to the crosshairs. Tap the map or drag the crosshairs to move the end of the line. The sheet shows the distance, bearing, and elevation change for the line.

   

3. Tap Add Point to start a new segment and build a multi-segment line. Tap Undo to remove the last point.

   

When you measure from your location, the start of the line stays pinned to your location.

Show the map scale

For a rough sense of distance while you zoom, turn on the map scale. It shows in the top-left corner of the map.

If it isn't showing, go to Advanced Maps, scroll down to Grid and Navigation, and tap Scaletap the Map button, scroll down to Map Components, and tap Scale.