Google Maps and Channel tunnel !!

[sam496]

Why does google maps always default to the Chunnel for crossing the channel?? I suspect its financial. No matter what you do it always includes it..

If I plan a route from my hertfordshire address it will go M25 , A2, M2 and arrive at the docks.. but will also give me the option of going via the M20..

the best route from Dover Docks to Calais ferry terminal according to google and several other mapping services is via the Chunnel, i.e. drive from the docks to Folkstone and get on the train and drive from the train to Calais Ferry terminal...

The AA uses google so is no better..

Michelin Maps finally gave a direct route but that was only after picking the most economical route.

I will however plot my route from here to dover. Calais to my destination in northern holland.

I know the deal is not bad on the chunnel for a motorhome but is does start to get a bit expensive at my total length of 16 metres.

Rant over

 

[scotjimland]

Plot the route then simply drag it from the Eurotunnel to Dover port .. just tried it works

 

[Madcaravanner]

Google Maps Always calculates the FASTEST route and you can't deny that the tunnel is the fastest channel crossing

IF you using the Ferry just drag or set a waypoint

 

[sam496]

must be my Mac playing up !!

 

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[TerryL]

I still use Microsoft Autoroute for planning. Occasionally, when I use Calais town centre as a starting point, the route will put me on a ferry to Dover, along to Folkestone then onto the Eurotunnel!

 

[scotjimland]

I still use Microsoft Autoroute for planning.

was good in it's day .. I used it with a USB GPS Mouse for navigating with a Sony VIO laptop.. .. this was before sat-navs were made

I had the Roman Version DIX

on-line maps made it obsolete ..

 

[sam496]

I have a Garmin... MH version but wanted to print a map for an itinerary... hence google...

I think The AA use google but without the drag and drop feature...