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Estimating Time Between Appointments

In a previous post, I wrote about using Google maps for directions. When Google returns directions, it provides an estimate of how long getting there will take.

People always want to argue with that time. They assume they can get there faster than Google estimates.

Maybe you can. If you drive really fast, and if you hit no traffic whatsoever, you might shave a few minutes off their estimate. (It assumes the posted speed limit). But generally speaking, I've found it to be pretty much on the mark. I tend to go a few -- say 5 or 6 -- miles above the limit, and I'm usually just a couple of minutes faster than the estimates. But generally speaking, the Google estimates are good. Use them, and you will be able to accurate say when you can get somewhere. Folks you're seeing will appreciate it.

posted by Jim Huffman @ 11:28 AM