Calculating Distances Online

Using Multimap.com I was able to calculate the directions, distances and estimated time of traveling from my teachers house, to Alton Towers. This was based upon the post codes of each, and the software would automatically locate the two distances and create the quickest driving route.

This is similar to how a GPS works. Where all the information on destinations, roads and their lengths is stored in a massive database of information- making finding the distances very easy. Here is what I found:

• Distance: 272.25 km - 169.17 miles
• Approx time: 1h 13min

Note that this is based on the quickest route for driving only, yet further options allow the shortest route to be selected instead or even walking distances/times.