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
Map not showing up. Is website down today 3/12/2010.
On 12/03/2010
is it possible and if so how do i add a link to this map with my radius on? I tried linking to this page with my map on which works in the browser where i created the radius, on other browsers it isn't there though. Is this possible? I want the radius map linked off my website...
thanks : )
By jon on 11/03/2010
Dude, this is awesome! So simple, and yet it added so much to my project. Thanks a million!
By Jim Jerl on 11/03/2010
Very nice tool! Good work! Thank you!
By Isabelle on 10/03/2010
too cool... I'm lookng to buy property for a home and need to know what the center of my world is.
On 06/03/2010
help. when i start zooming in or moving around on the map, the shaded radius circle disappears. what am i missing here? thanks!
By lldm on 06/03/2010
Very helpful mapping tool... keep up the good work, best implementation of the distance circle that I've seen so far.
By Rob on 28/02/2010
Can we use this to put multiple points on the map to show say broadband coverage areas? when we use the link it only shows last point. can we do multi point
By Neal@impactdirect.org on 25/02/2010
Hi, download Google Earth and use that to open KML files.
By Free Map Tools on 19/02/2010
what is a KML file, can't be opened by my computer. what program is it?
On 19/02/2010
Regarding printing to jpg or printer. We would be interested in feedback about the KML option from which you can open the last radius in Google Earth and then save as jpg or print out. The options are currently limited but if there is positive feedback will we look into expanding the KML output - multiple radii and colours etc...
By Free Map Tools on 18/02/2010
On 18/02/2010, Thanks for the comments.
By Free Map Tools on 18/02/2010
Awesome tool - I worked for hours trying to do what only took a few minutes in this program. I agree with all comments regarding print, counties, would like by population somehow, ability to save a jpeg, maybe one click to print, easy send and save and remove those advertisements - I was using this at work and embarrassed when they popped up on the screen. Keep up the good work - myself and boss will be looking forward to improvements so we can put this program to good use.
On 18/02/2010
Nice tool!
Would be nice to be able to capture the image with a button.
Also would be nice to have multiple radii.
Three would work very well.
Thanks for the tool!
On 09/02/2010
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
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