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Plan ordered stops with notes and a map

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What does this mapping tool do?

Build a browser-session list of named stops, addresses, and notes. The preview connects successfully geocoded stops with straight segments; it does not schedule days, optimize order, calculate road travel, save, or share.

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What each itinerary stop contains

Every row has a name, address, and free-text note. Two rows are always kept in the interface, and more can be added or removed above that minimum.

  • Names default to Day 1, Day 2, and so on but are editable
  • Addresses with fewer than three characters are skipped during geocoding
  • Notes are included in the JSON for successfully geocoded stops
  • The row order defines the displayed stop order

Map and distance behavior

When at least two stops have coordinates, the preview connects them directly and totals the great-circle length of each straight segment.

  • There is no road geometry or travel-time calculation
  • There is no automatic reordering or route optimization
  • There are no arrival, departure, booking, or schedule fields

Example: document a three-stop day

Use names such as Museum, Lunch, and Hotel; enter complete addresses; and add concise notes such as ticket time or reservation reference.

  • Plot the itinerary and inspect every numbered marker
  • Use an external routing service to validate real travel feasibility
  • Keep sensitive reservation details out of a browser-session planning tool

JSON export is not a saved itinerary

Download JSON exports only successfully geocoded stops with order, name, address, note, longitude, and latitude.

  • Ungeocoded rows are omitted from the download
  • The JSON is a local backup or handoff file, not a public share page
  • Refresh clears unsaved component state

Geocoding scale and failure behavior

There is no explicit stop cap in the interface, but anonymous geocoding permits only 30 uncached requests per minute per requester and caches results for 30 days.

  • Keep an all-new anonymous itinerary at 30 or fewer addresses per run
  • A normal no-match row remains without coordinates
  • A hard request failure can abort the run before the new stop list is committed
  • Use the full editor for a saved guide with rich records, sharing, or an eligible embed

Frequently asked questions

Does the planner schedule times or days?
No. Names and notes are free text; there are no scheduling calculations or date-time fields.
Does it optimize the order?
No. It uses the row order you provide.
Are distances based on roads?
No. The preview totals straight-line great-circle segments.
What is included in the JSON?
Successfully geocoded stops with order, name, address, note, longitude, and latitude.
Are failed or blank addresses exported?
No. The JSON maps the successfully geocoded stop set.
How many stops can I geocode?
The UI has no explicit cap, but anonymous users are limited to 30 uncached geocoding requests per minute per requester.
Can I save or share from this page?
No. Download the JSON before refreshing, or build a saved MapsMaker project.
Is this tool free?
This browser tool is free to use without signing up. When you are ready to publish, share, or embed a full MapsMaker map, compare the current plans on the pricing page.
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