Distance measuring tool
Measure map distance before you shortlist a site.
Use the Locus distance measuring tool to check how far a premise is from stations, competitors, parking, high streets, schools, offices, and local demand drivers.
Live map workflow
Site scouting tools
Open the live Locus map from this page.
Click the first point, then click the second point on the map.
Locus draws the line and labels the distance directly on the map.
Site scouting advantage
A quick map check that stays connected to the decision.
Locus keeps simple map tools close to the business panel, Ask Locus, and commercial property workflows, so users can move from inspection to evidence without rebuilding the same context elsewhere.
Google Maps is useful for a quick distance check, but Locus keeps that measurement beside demographics, competitors, properties, and report actions.
Distance checks help catch listing claims that sound close to a station, car park, office cluster, or high street but are less practical on the map.
Ask Locus can use distance as part of a broader site conversation instead of leaving the user to copy notes between tools.
Practical use cases
Built for local business and property decisions.
These tools work best when they sit beside demographics, competitors, available premises, and Ask Locus, so a quick map check can become a proper site assessment.
Measure walking distance from a station or car park to a potential unit.
Check spacing between a candidate site and nearby competitors.
Sense-check whether an address is really close to the demand driver in the listing.
Related map tools
Win the quick checks first.
FAQ
What is the difference between distance and travel time?
Distance is the straight-line separation between two points. Travel time estimates the area reachable by walking, cycling, or driving in a set number of minutes.
Can I use the distance tool for property scouting?
Yes. It is useful for quick desk research when checking proximity to transport, parking, competitors, amenities, or anchor locations before a visit.
Ready to inspect a real site?
Open the map, choose a location, and keep the tool results next to the full site context.