Excel Matrix Driving Distance Calculator
Excel Matrix Driving Distance Calculator
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Excel Matrix Driving Distance Calculator
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The Excel Matrix Driving Distance Calculator brings the Google Maps Driving results directly into your Excel Spreadsheet. It allows the user to generate Driving Distances in a Matrix Format directly in Excel. It will save you hours of looking individual trips one by one into Google Maps. With a click of a button it will generate the distances of all the intersections of addresses or zip codes.
How Does It Work?
The Excel Matrix Driving Distance Calculator is the Easiest to use tool of its kind. You can get your Driving Distances directly in Excel in a Matrix format in one easy step. See below:
Enter the Addresses or Zip Codes in the first row and first column. Click Calculate.
What is the Purpose of the Excel Matrix Distance Calculator for?
It allows the user to generate all the driving distances for 2 sets of addresses. By calculating all the possible permutations of the 2 sets of data it has the following benefits:
- NO installation necessary. All you need is Excel in your desktop.
- NO programming know-how required. A spreadsheet with a "Calculate" button in it and you are on your way to automating the driving distance calculations!
- NO monthly charges. Just a one time fee!
- REAL help if you need it. If you have any questions, email, call or just talk to me on the chat on this site!
Get all your distance calculation needs directly into the excel spreadsheet, all with the click of a button.
Who is the Matrix Excel Distance Calculator for?
The Excel Distance Calculator is an excel based distance calculator that allows the user to generate all the different Driving Distances permutations of a large list of addresses, zip codes, cities or geocodes. It allows the user to save tremendous amount of time by automating the generation of the driving distances for a large list of address combinations!Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Does this software work on Mac, or just PC?
While the Excel Distance Calculator works on some version of Mac Computers, I currently do not offer support for MACs. As Macs use different VBA libraries, that can cause some conflicts with some of the functions in this tool.
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Is this a one time fee, or ongoing?
You will only pay once for this software. This will provide upgrades and live support via zoom if needed for one year. However the software should serve your needs for years to come.
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Do I need a Google Maps API Key? What is a Google Maps API key?
The Excel Matrix Distance Calculator uses the Google Maps Platform to give you extremely accurate (to the 1/100th of a mile). As such you will need to setup a google maps account. It takes 5 minutes to setup and it is free of charge. You can view the instructions on how to setup the google maps api key in this page. I have also created a video where it shows step by step how to setup the api key by clicking in this youtube video.
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Is the Google Maps API key free? Do I have to pay for my calculations?
The Excel Distance Calculator uses the Google Maps Platform to give you extremely accurate (to the 1/100th of a mile). As such you will need to setup a google maps account. It takes 5 minutes to setup and it is free of charge. You can view the instructions on how to setup the google maps api key in this page. I have also created a video where it shows step by step how to setup the api key by clicking in this youtube video.
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Is the Google Maps API key free? Do I have to pay for my calculations?
The Google Maps API key is free to get. However, keep in mind Google does require you to setup an account. You can run up to 40,000 calculations every calendar month free of charge. If you go over the 40,000 calculations Google charges an a-la-carte fee of 5 USD/1000 queries/calculations. More information on Google Maps API Pricing can be fond in this link. -
Can I use Addresses or Zip codes? What format should my input data be?
The Excel Distance Calculator is extremely forgiving when it comes to what data you can use. You may enter a combination of full addresses, zip codes, City/State or even Geocodes (Long/latitude).
So “84122”, “ 123 Main, Park City, UT, 84101” or “Park City, UT” are all acceptable addresses. Obviously the more complete the address, the better ( more accurate) results you will receive.
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Can the Excel Distance Calculator be used for non-US addresses? Can I enter, say Canadian or British Zip Codes?
Absolutely. The Excel Distance Calculator works with addresses from all over the world. As it calculates driving distances please note that there needs to be a driving path between the two addresses. So a calculation between “New York City, NY” and “Paris, France” will not return a value as there is no driving path between those two cities as they are separated by ocean.
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What is the maximum number of calculations I can perform at any one single run?
The Excel Distance Calculator is meant to help you calculate driving distances and driving times between large sets of addresses. However keep in mind that the calculation is at the rate of about 3-5 calculations per second. So a 200,000 calculations data set would not be practical as it would take quite a long time. In addition, be aware of the costs associated with running such a large number of address sets. Refer to the API Setup Page for more information, but as to current time google allows for 40,000 calculations monthly free of charge. (the first 200 dollars worth of charges are free every month) -
Would I get my calculations in Miles or KMS? Can I choose between the two?
The Excel Distance Calculator includes a "Settings" tab which allows you to choose the output between KMS or Miles.
Excel Matrix Driving Distance Calculator
You will need a Google Maps API to use this tool!
A few more things regarding the Google Maps API Key.
You don't need to be a developer to setup a google maps api key. It takes about 5 minutes, and it is a simple as setting up an account with Google.
- The Google Maps API Key is free to setup. It doesn't cost anything.
- You will get up to 40,000 calculations free of charge. (Google allows for a 200 dollar credit for every calendar month).
- If you need more than 40,000 calculations in a calendar month, google charges an a-la-carte fee of 5 USD/1000 calculations.
- For most of my clients that use this tool, 40,000 calculations are more than enough.
- You will need to setup a billing account with Google, although you will not be charged unless you go over the 40,000 calculations per month.
- If you have a large number of calculations, (more than 40,000) contact me. I might be able to help.
