1. What is Mileage Calculation?

Mileage calculation determines the distance between two locations. This calculator uses MapQuest's routing API to provide accurate driving distances between addresses or landmarks.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses MapQuest's Directions API to:

• Geocode the provided addresses (convert them to latitude/longitude)
• Calculate the optimal driving route between the points
• Return the total distance in miles

Note: The distance returned is for the driving route, not straight-line (as-the-crow-flies) distance.

3. Importance of Accurate Mileage

Details: Accurate mileage calculation is essential for trip planning, expense reimbursement, logistics, and various business applications where distance affects cost or time estimates.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips:

• Enter complete addresses including city and state for best results
• You can use landmarks or intersections if exact addresses aren't known
• For international locations, include country for accurate results

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why does the distance sometimes seem longer than expected?
A: The calculator provides driving distance which follows roads, not straight-line distance. Routes may include detours or follow available roads.

Q2: Can I calculate distance between international locations?
A: Yes, as long as MapQuest has coverage for those areas. Include country names for best results.

Q3: How accurate are the distance calculations?
A: Distances are typically accurate to within 1-2% of actual driving distance, depending on the specific route.

Q4: Can I get distances in kilometers instead of miles?
A: The current calculator returns miles only, but the API can provide kilometers with a parameter change.

Q5: Is there a limit to how many calculations I can make?
A: MapQuest's free API has usage limits. For heavy usage, consider getting a commercial API key.