How to Rotate Google Maps - Lifewire To measure distance in Google Maps in a browser, right-click your starting point, select Measure Distance, and then click anywhere on the map to create a route to measure.In the Google Maps app, touch and hold a location, tap the place name, and then scroll down and tap Measure Distance.Move the map's crosshairs to your next location, tap Add (+), and then find the total distance at the bottom.