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Re:Ancient Rome's version of Google Maps: how long to reach ... by echoangle on Wednesday July 29, 2026 @11:48AM (#49099043)
If I enter Madrid and Milan in Google Maps and select walking, it does show some footpaths to take, no? Those don’t look like major roads.

Don’t know how to share the route without doxxing myself but you can enter it yourself.

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Re:Ancient Rome's version of Google Maps: how long to reach ... by artisinal on Wednesday July 29, 2026 @11:52AM (#49099103)
In the example I gave Google will tell you to walk over N340 / Via Augusta. Highly dangerous.

Walking Madrid to Milan Google suggests to walk here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/STmiz37BiKtxe6HX7

(41.9218388, 1.2047772)

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