Radius Around Point
You can use this tool to find the radius around a point on the map. First type in the radius required in kilometers or miles and then click on the map at the center of where you wish the circle to appear. You can then create as many radii as you wish.
Radius Around Point Map
Options
Instructions
- Type in a radius required in the text box above.
- [Zoom and Pan to find the required area on the map then click on the map to draw a circle] OR [Type a location into the text box and click Draw Radius]
- Click as many times as necessary to draw multiple circles.
- You can use the [Clear Map] button to erase all markers and radii and start again.
Use the "URL to last radius" text box to find a URL that will show the most recent radius on this page when opened in a web browser. This URL can be sent to anyone if you wish to forward it on.
Google Earth KML Output
You can now export your last radius to Google Earth for improved display and printing. You must have Google Earth installed (or another application capable of importing KML files). You need to have a radius displayed on the map before the output will work. Please report any bugs.
Currently, the KML will include:
- The same radius size and shape
- Transparency of 50% (white)
It will not include:
- Multiple radii
- Shading colour
- Line colour
- Line Thickness
These features may be added later depending on feedback.
Future Ideas
- Allow annotation for labeling the radius center point
- Allow annotation for the radius distance
Version History
- 27th January 2010 - Added Google Earth KML Output
- 13th October 2009 - Overlapping radii now supported
- 29th September 2009 - Added Google Search Bar to map. Added radius display on marker when you hover over the marker
- 24th September 2009 - Added URL to last radius function
- 17th September 2009 - Added Google Maps Static API Image Output
- 3rd January 2009 - Added latitude and longitude input option
- 29th September 2008 - Added clear fill option
- 9th September 2008 - Added Place radius by location name option and reworked some other functions
- 21st January 2008 - Improved circle reliability and added fill colour
- 15th October 2007 - Added area and circumference output
- 25th September 2007 - Added different colour's, change thickness, show/hide center marker, change map height and print the page
- 13th September 2007 - Now works with IE
- 22nd July 2008 - Added option to use miles as radius input
- 30th June 2007 - Clear Map button added
- 29th June 2007 - Page created with basic functionality
Previous Comments For This Page
Thank you so much for this amazing tool, it was EXACTLY what I was looking for for a display at my child's school about the relative distances of the planets using their school as the sun's central position. I do wish the print area could be made full page or something. I really wanted all 9 radii to show, so have had to do A LOT of printing, cutting, sizing and taping! But still, thanks for a wonderful, FREE site.
By Tracy C. on 08/02/2010
This is great! Very helpful and exactly what I was looking for. I'd like to be able to get more when I print though.
By BGE on 05/02/2010
I would like to see the zipcodes with the circle. That would be nice.
By Antonio on 05/02/2010
Would like to be able to delete the last circle or select which ones to delete, as it is, I have to start all over if it makes a mistake, or do I? Label options would also be a great addition.
On 02/02/2010
this is really a fantastic tool! can i export my map as a jpeg?
On 02/02/2010
You can print the map by right-clicking with your cursor NOT on the map itself. Then select page 1 only when the print screen comes up so you don't end up printing the entire document with the comments and all. Page 1 will show map only.
By Mark on 29/01/2010
It would be nice if we could see Counties in the radius.
On 27/01/2010
thank you for this awesome tool!!
On 27/01/2010
It would be nice if I could draw a radius around the property bounderies not just one point on the property.
On 20/01/2010
it would also be a great improvement if we are able to actually embed the active google map with the overlay and not just the generated static image. also, would be nice if we are able to keep the same map style in the static image.
By mark on 15/01/2010
Just want to say thanks to whoever put this out for free. This is a really neat tool, and you deserve credit for it. GJ.
On 14/01/2010
Is there a way to save the map into "My Maps" with Google?
On 13/01/2010
Could you add the ability to generate a radius from multiple locations, in order to highligh overlapping areas?
By Mike on 11/01/2010
It would be nice to see all of the zip codes in the radius.
On 04/01/2010
Would be nice to be be able to select individual items, schools, businesses, within radius. I can show schools in the area but I can't remove schools I don't want included. Great tool for drawing radii.
By SJ on 01/01/2010
Would be nice to be able to print the map...which is why most people will use this application.
On 31/12/2009
Working in the Air Traffic Control Services I could use this to draw maps to show "Special Activities" inside the airspace. It would be nice if this site could handle nautical mile a well, and have the output saved to a KML file, or even an Excel file. It would also be nice if levels (layers) could be used.
Keep up the good work.
By Jan Loose, Belgium on 30/12/2009
Jason, How Far Can I Travel might be what you are looking for.
By Free Map Tools on 18/12/2009
Very helpful.
I would also like to see the option of showing the radius by street/highway. A 50 mile radius "as the crow flies" is one thing, but most people drive. It won't be the same.
By Jason on 17/12/2009
I cannot seem to get it to work properly with latitude and longitude coordinates (WGS84 Datum - in DDD MM.MMM format). The marker on the map is not anywhere near where the coordinates should be and no radius circle appears at all.
On 14/12/2009
This is Great!-Thanks for all your hard work and for including users in the development... Could you think of including "Street View", or liking to others that do that. Also Could you somehow allow for "Listing";Examplte: Creating Lists of all Cities in the Radius you generated, or somesuch.
Thanks.
By Helping Hands on 12/12/2009
I am glad I found this.It's a big help.Some of the other comments are suggestions I agree with also: Ad removal;print map only. If you have to have ads, maybe move them to the edges of the page.Other map sites have their ads, configured so they are not part of the print map: Rand mcnally,google.
An addition I would like to see: A simple compass rose showing N,NW,W,SW,S, etc. that could be button- activated,and made with thin lines radiating from your center point. 8 lines only, to avoid clutter,with off-on button.[Probably should call it something else;I'm American, but most Americans don't know what "compass rose" means. Thanks.
By Skip Dow on 11/12/2009
To On 30/10/2009, Paul Mouland, Garrett, On 12/09/2009, enyap emearg, On 19/08/2009, roid etc...
Please visit How Far Can I Travel.
By Free Map Tools on 23/11/2009
how can i minimize (or) maximize circle using mouse? thanks in advance
By Pandi Palanichamy on 20/11/2009
How do you print the map? How do you save it to send to others?
By Tina on 13/11/2009
Well- Lots of efford put into this
But it non productive as nothing else can be done to it - ie printing just the map or transfer of use
By master on 11/11/2009
Hi. Due to the nature of these advertisements, we are unable to identify the advertisement you talk about without further information. Could you send us a screen shot of the advertisement(s)? We will then take steps to prevent this from happening. This type of reaction to advertisements is something that we wish to avoid.
By Free Map Tools on 09/11/2009
PLEASE!! Can we have some advertising that does not embarrass us as parents and professionals. I would love to show my kids this tool and use this for my business, but the advertising is a bit disgusting. Then when you go to print, it has the same stuff on the page.
On 09/11/2009
Two points at once would be great, thanks for this tool!
By Steve L. on 09/11/2009
40 mile
By 40 mile on 09/11/2009
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