Like in general in the States in mid size to large cities. Im travelling to Columbus, Ohio and getting directions on google maps to see how far is the hotel to places of interest. You can get directions if travelling by car in minutes. So I was wondering would something like 10 min drive be equal to say 15-20 bucks or less?|||dont ever use cab , because they will rib you off , it only took me like 10 mins to get from my mall to my house , but the cab took 45 mins , and they charge $87 , that was my first and my last time riding cab ....|||First, it depends on the cab company. Different companies have different rates.
Second, taxis measure using mile, not minutes.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
POLL: Google Maps or Mapquest?
Which site do you prefer to use to get driving directions?
BQ: If you chose Mapquest, do you still use the classic version or do you use the newer one?|||Google maps.... but it lied to me once|||directions are directions does it matter?|||I actually like Google Maps better.|||mapquest
bq: i didn't realize there was a newer version|||Google Maps has better resources, and the maps and directions are so much fun to use!|||I go with my gut. No maps required.|||google map|||i use google maps|||Quest. Let's go on a quest together.|||mapquest
bq: i didnt know theres a new one either...
BQ: If you chose Mapquest, do you still use the classic version or do you use the newer one?|||Google maps.... but it lied to me once|||directions are directions does it matter?|||I actually like Google Maps better.|||mapquest
bq: i didn't realize there was a newer version|||Google Maps has better resources, and the maps and directions are so much fun to use!|||I go with my gut. No maps required.|||google map|||i use google maps|||Quest. Let's go on a quest together.|||mapquest
bq: i didnt know theres a new one either...
Has anyone ever driven a car to Anchorage Alaska from their home state?
Me and my friend want to drive out to Anchorage Alaska from New York... we found directions on google but not sure if its possible. Has anyone ever driven there? from a state.|||Absolutely!! I'm from Anchorage, too, and I've driven to the lower 48. It will take you awhile, but you'll get there. It's a beautiful drive, and once you're on the Alcan Highway (upper Canada) you may want to bring a tent and camp out for a night or two. It's a ton of fun with a friend. I wouldn't rely on google earth, though, using it around here for me sometimes hasn't worked that great--not too accurate.I'd go to borders and look in some map books for specific instructions.
(By the way, while you're on a roadtrip, after spending some time in Anchorage, driving to Juneau (capitol) is beautiful) It takes about 2 days depending on how fast you go, and on the last part you take a ferry to get from Skagway to Juneau itself. Personally, I think Juneau is one of the prettiest towns I've ever seen. Surrounded by mountains everywhere you go.)
Hope I helped!|||People who live here drive to the lower 48 all the time, it can be done. It is actually a beautiful trip. Will cost lots of $$$$, Gas is even more expensive in Canada. And speaking of, make sure you have passports and clean criminal records to make it across the boarder.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/apply鈥?/a>
Also hands down the best travel guide for the roads in Alaska and Canada, The Milepost:
http://milepost.com/
What else on the northern part, not all pumps have credit card pay, so you want to carry gas, or schedule fill ups accordingly on long uninhabited stretches. Bring a spare and some tools, know how to change your tires. Your windshield has a 90% chance of getting chipped. Carry a cooler and snacks to save money on road food. Your our of radio reception a lot so bring tunes. There is good camping if you want to, The Milepost will tell you where. Watch for moose, and if the sign says bump then slow down.|||I personally haven't made the trip, but my husband has. We live in Dallas, but he flew to Vermont and drove to Anchorage with his cousin. They said the drive was beautiful and they camped out most of the way there and back. The trip was 4,265 miles but they enjoyed it.|||People do it all the time, and I believe the Alaska highway is paved the entire way now.|||yeah i'm from Alaska. of course! i have friends who drive down to the 48 every winter.
(By the way, while you're on a roadtrip, after spending some time in Anchorage, driving to Juneau (capitol) is beautiful) It takes about 2 days depending on how fast you go, and on the last part you take a ferry to get from Skagway to Juneau itself. Personally, I think Juneau is one of the prettiest towns I've ever seen. Surrounded by mountains everywhere you go.)
Hope I helped!|||People who live here drive to the lower 48 all the time, it can be done. It is actually a beautiful trip. Will cost lots of $$$$, Gas is even more expensive in Canada. And speaking of, make sure you have passports and clean criminal records to make it across the boarder.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/apply鈥?/a>
Also hands down the best travel guide for the roads in Alaska and Canada, The Milepost:
http://milepost.com/
What else on the northern part, not all pumps have credit card pay, so you want to carry gas, or schedule fill ups accordingly on long uninhabited stretches. Bring a spare and some tools, know how to change your tires. Your windshield has a 90% chance of getting chipped. Carry a cooler and snacks to save money on road food. Your our of radio reception a lot so bring tunes. There is good camping if you want to, The Milepost will tell you where. Watch for moose, and if the sign says bump then slow down.|||I personally haven't made the trip, but my husband has. We live in Dallas, but he flew to Vermont and drove to Anchorage with his cousin. They said the drive was beautiful and they camped out most of the way there and back. The trip was 4,265 miles but they enjoyed it.|||People do it all the time, and I believe the Alaska highway is paved the entire way now.|||yeah i'm from Alaska. of course! i have friends who drive down to the 48 every winter.
Driving GA to TX, trip planner with attractions?
January 3rd my husband, myself %26amp; some friends are driving from savannah GA to austin TX. I'm going to school in Hutto TX for 4 months %26amp; road tripping it was the cheapest %26amp; more fun option for us. I've found directions on google %26amp; mapquest. But we're looking for directions that include roadside attractions (You know like the worlds largest rubberband ball! lol)
I've looked up "cross country trip planners" with no luck what so ever. I found www.etravelogue.com but it only ended up giving me a few attractions that weren't interesting %26amp; they were only in austin TX.
So I guess I'm looking for a site that'll map out the directions along with attractions, or at least let me put in my trip route and just list off the attractions nearby.
Thanks in advance guys!!|||All details are on their home page
I've looked up "cross country trip planners" with no luck what so ever. I found www.etravelogue.com but it only ended up giving me a few attractions that weren't interesting %26amp; they were only in austin TX.
So I guess I'm looking for a site that'll map out the directions along with attractions, or at least let me put in my trip route and just list off the attractions nearby.
Thanks in advance guys!!|||All details are on their home page
What is the most interesting way to drive across the country from CALI to FLORIDA? best tourist spots, etc.?
Some friends and I are driving to florida for the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter this spring. Its gonna be the most amazing trip ever, and we've decided to drive instead of fly because of the adventure we can have. I've looked up the "directions" on google which gives me the most direct route, but does anyone have any advice?|||If you're coming across on I-20 you can see quite a bit.
Here's a master link to help:http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0ge鈥?/a>
Here's a master link to help:http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0ge鈥?/a>
What is the best way to get from Austin, Texas to Denver, Colorado?
I'm driving from Austin to Denver on Tuesday and I need to know what the best way is to get there. Should I choose Google Maps directions or MapQuest or try something entirely different?|||any online map will tell you about the same thing. Personally I like mapquest but my best friend ates it and uses yahoo maps|||Hitchhike and let other people do the driving|||Try 35 north%26gt;35w thru Ft Worth.Then us287 on the north side of Ft worth to Amirillo.keep on us 287 thru Oklahoma,and into Lamar Colorado.here you can follow 287 to interstate 70,or us 50 to interstate 25 at Pueblo,your choice,i like us50.Interstates 70 and 25 both lead into downtown Denver.....George
added:Best to git a good Rand/Mcnally road atlas too at a truckstop or wal mart.....GG|||The fastest way (all interstate highways) is i-35 north to Kansas, then West on i70 straight to Denver. Just make sure you don't drive through DFW during rush hour and you should be okay.
It's flat and boring (til you hit Colorado) but it's probably your fastest route. If you want to make it more interesting and do some sightseeing or something on the way, there are more direct routes on smaller roads that go through a lot more towns.
added:Best to git a good Rand/Mcnally road atlas too at a truckstop or wal mart.....GG|||The fastest way (all interstate highways) is i-35 north to Kansas, then West on i70 straight to Denver. Just make sure you don't drive through DFW during rush hour and you should be okay.
It's flat and boring (til you hit Colorado) but it's probably your fastest route. If you want to make it more interesting and do some sightseeing or something on the way, there are more direct routes on smaller roads that go through a lot more towns.
Where Can You Download Freeware Maps?
Where can I find free downloadable mapping software online? One with driving directions and road maps in particular. I don't mean google earth or mapquest something that is downloadable and doesn't require internet, meant for the PC. I don't mean cellphone or GPS or pocket pc maps, I mean for a desktop or laptop. Basically a free program with preloaded road maps of the United States.|||This app doesn't exist.
Maps are dynamic, and therefore, NEED the web to be accurate.
Have you tried Google Maps, from:
Plan your driving routes and then print them out. The printouts are as close as you'll get to what you want.
Maps are dynamic, and therefore, NEED the web to be accurate.
Have you tried Google Maps, from:
Plan your driving routes and then print them out. The printouts are as close as you'll get to what you want.
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