Setting a stop as an overnight on the GS Trip Planner

[realladyat57]

When we plan a trip I end up with several "stops" that are not really stops but simply a way to get the route I want. For driving directions, however, I like to set some of the stops as "overnights" to get a better idea how many miles I'll travel in a day.

I'm probably missing something easy, but I can't figure out how to do it. When using Streets & Trips (which I dearly miss) you could put a time frame on how long you would stop at a particular location--anything from 15 minutes to overnight or longer. That gave you a pretty good idea just how long you would drive each day.

If anyone has figured this out, I'd really appreciate hearing how you do it. Thanks. MaryAnne

[realladyat57]

Thanks, everyone. I knew it was something simple and it was. These forums are the greatest. MaryAnne

[Allworth]

Drag and drop the route for the roads you want to use. Only use the "add a stop" function for real stop locations. Also there is an "Avoid Tolls" option on the trip options screen (the little gear at the top of the route box) if that is what you want to do.

It can also be used to fine a location on the current map (say the address of a restaurant) and then delete it without making it part of the trip.

[rr2254545]

You need to use waypoints not unneeded stops - this way the distance between actual overnight stops will be correct