What Mapquest Is, And How It Can Help You Get To Where You're Going

MapQuest launched as an online website to service people that need to get from point A to point B but do not know how to get there

. Yes, it started as an informational directory pointing millions of people in the right direction. In order to get driving directions you have to type in your starting destination and your final destination, the website does the rest.

The site will then give you a step by step detailed account of how you move from your starting point until you reach your final destination. The directions include a detailed account of the number of miles that are driven in each step. This may help people who are pretty weak when it comes to sense of direction.

Once you have your directions on the computer screen you can choose to avoid certain roads or highways (if you know they're prone to traffic or are currently under construction). This feature will re-route your trip accordingly.

If you just want to map a location anywhere in the US you can type in the exact address, or a state, city or zip code and you will get a map preview. This map will pin point the specified areas you requested. It will give you an oversight of not only the exact address but of the surrounding area as well.

This website can also give directions for countries all around the globe. Several European countries are documented on map quest which makes getting directions within these countries possible. Directions for other international destinations are available as well. Keep in mind that even though many of these sites for driving directions offer accurate national and international directions, this may not always be the case.

If you are driving a long distance and want to calculate how much gas is going to cost you for the duration of your trip, you can do so using this website. If you are traveling from state to state you can compare prices beforehand and fill up at the cheapest pump before you head out.

When you plan your trip ahead you can review your driving course before hand. This helps you prepare mentally for your trip. You can also send your pre-reviewed directions to your OnStar car system. You can send the directions you compile from the website directly onto your car's navigation system.

If you need to find a local business or a national business this website also offers an up to date version of the Yellow Pages. This can help you with contact information of thousands of listings. It is also very current, unlike the printed version that can not update expired contact information.

MapQuest offers tools like other direction oriented sites for trip planning. These sites can help you plan your trip from beginning to end. They will give you detailed map, written directions and gas price estimates. One thing to consider is that many sites can not give you expected detours or construction work. It is all a matter of finding the site that suits your needs the best.

by: Lance Thorington

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