Map questions

Hello,

This can be done a few different ways, depending on what/where Point A and Point B are. If you want the distance "as the crow flies" (a straight line) from A to B, you will need to use a third-party map service as Apple Maps does not have a feature that will provide it.

If you want directions, which will have a distance and time for each possible rout, Apple Maps can achieve that. Additionally, you can plan future routs by adding a "leave by" or "arrive at" date and time.

Find routes in Maps on iPad - Apple Support

For Cities, Addresses, Landmarks, etc: Search for and select the ending location > Hit the directions button > Press on "My Location" in the stops list > Search and select the beginning location.

Find places in Maps on iPad - Apple Support

"Search for a location

Ask Siri. Say something like: “Show me the Golden Gate Bridge.” Learn how to ask Siri.

Without asking Siri, you can also tap the search field, then begin typing the location.

You can search for a location in different ways. For example:

• Intersection (“8th and Market”)
• Area (“Austin”)
• Landmark (“Guggenheim”)
• Zip code (“73301”)
• Business (“movies,” “restaurants San Francisco CA,” “Apple Inc New York”)

To see all results, swipe up. To see more information about a location, tap it. To get a driving, transit, or walking route, tap Directions in the info display for the location.

To get a route to a location, tap Directions. See Find routes in Maps on iPad."

Underlined words were changed by my in the quoted section above.

For Pins: Drop your ending pin then select the directions button > drop the pin for where you want to start > press "My Location" then search "dropped pin" and select the dipped pin result.

Mark and share locations in Maps on iPad - Apple Support

"Mark a spot

Touch and hold the map until a pin marker appears."

I hope this helps.

Impunny Sais:

"Map questions: If I want to see how many miles from point A to point B, how can I mark the map to show me the?"

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Finding Direct Milage:

Try MapQuest:

MapQuest has directions by car. But, it may had direct directions. https://www.mapquest.com/directions

I got curious.

If you are trying to find a distance for something like backpacking, the walking directions will find a rout using public trails. That being said (I tested this in a National Forest), BLM land or privately owned land may default to a "as the crow flies" rout.

It's not shown in this screenshot but the distance of this rout was provided.