If you have ever had to travel or send cargo over a long distance, then you probably faced the problem of how long this trip will take. If you had only an approximate answer to this question, you had to remember school math lessons. First, calculate the distance from the point of departure to the destination on the map, then divide the distance by the estimated speed of the journey and, taking into account the stops, display the desired travel time.
Instructions
Step 1
Modern transport logistics is so well developed that it allows us to calculate the distance and time between points without unnecessary hassle and large errors.
Step 2
Internet systems specializing in calculating distances have a number of parameters, after specifying which, you can easily estimate the distance and travel time. Choose a system that is convenient for you to work with, for example, Google
Step 3
Enter the name of the settlements at the beginning and end of the route.
Step 4
Set "Via points" if the route passes through certain settlements
Step 5
There are two options for calculating the path: the fastest path and the shortest. The shortest route is calculated by choosing the option with the smallest sum of distances between settlements on the route.
The fastest route is calculated by choosing the option with the least amount of travel time based on the average travel speed and travel delays, both necessary and optional.
Step 6
The speed of movement and the delay time are discussed in advance. You can specify the speed of your vehicle on each type of road, and also exclude any type of road from the calculation (for example: drive only on main roads). Such programs have a low error (less than one kilometer, usually no more than 200-300 meters).
Step 7
Feel free to use modern programs for automatic calculation of distances and travel times, discarding the old ways - a map of the area and a caliper.
