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If you are looking for an easy way to find the distance from Point A to Point B on a map, then please meet Gmap-Pedometer Mashup. You can find it at http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/

It is pretty simple to use. Zoom in to the point where you want to start from. Click “Start Recording” button and double click to plot points on the familiar Google map. As you double click, the application calculates the distance which is displayed in the text box on the left. Since this is a pedometer mashup, you can plot the points you walk or jog on the map, enter your weight, and the application will tell you how many calories you have burnt in the process.

While the mashup is built for avid walkers and joggers, an interesting side benefit is that it can answer those distance questions you have always had. Is it quicker if I took x road to the grocery store as opposed to y? Is this really a short cut to something or do I just perceive it is?

What? You donâ??t have any distance related question? Then I am afraid you will have to find your own reason to play with the Gmap-Pedometer Mashup.

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