Find the halfway point between two locations — the meeting point an equal straight-line distance from two cities, addresses, or coordinates.
Location A
Location B
Search a place or click the map to set Location A.
Loading map…
Set your first location
Enter two locations to find the exact halfway point between them. Search, click the map, or use your current location.
How to find the halfway point between two locations
To find the halfway point between two locations, enter both places below — this tool calculates the geographic midpoint between any two points on Earth. Whether you're meeting a friend, finding a fair commute point, or just curious about the center between two cities, you'll get an instant result with the distance and drive time for each side.
1
Enter your first location
Type a city, address, or landmark in Location A, or click directly on the map. You can also tap "Use my location" to set your current position.
2
Enter the second location
Add Location B the same way. The map will show both points and calculate the halfway point between them automatically.
3
Meet at the midpoint
The orange marker shows the halfway point, and nearby meeting towns are listed below. Click "Find restaurants & cafes near the midpoint" to search for venues in that area.
What people use the halfway finder for
Meeting friends or family
When two people want to meet up but neither wants to do all the driving, finding the halfway point creates a fair arrangement. This is especially useful for people in different cities who want to share a meal or catch up.
EXAMPLE
Austin, TX to Houston, TX: the halfway point is near Brenham, TX — about 72 miles (1 hr 18 min, estimated at 55 mph) from each city, an equal straight-line distance for both.
Long-distance relationship planning
Couples in different cities often meet halfway for weekend trips. Finding the midpoint helps identify towns with hotels, restaurants, or activities where both partners travel the same distance.
Business meetings and interviews
When two parties from different offices need to meet, the halfway point provides a neutral, fair location. This is common for regional meetings, client visits, or job interviews where neither party hosts.
EXAMPLE
San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA: the midpoint falls near San Miguel, CA — about 173 miles from each city. A convenient spot for a business lunch or off-site meeting.
Road trip pit stops
On long drives, the halfway point is a natural place to stop for rest, food, or a driver swap. Knowing the midpoint helps plan timing and find amenities in advance.
Popular halfway point searches
Some of the most common halfway point searches are between major cities along the same corridor. Here are examples of what people frequently look up:
Route
Halfway Near
Distance Each
New York ↔ Boston
East Hampton, CT
~92 mi
Los Angeles ↔ San Francisco
San Miguel, CA
~173 mi
Chicago ↔ Detroit
Vicksburg, MI
~118 mi
Dallas ↔ Houston
Teague, TX
~112 mi
Seattle ↔ Portland
Onalaska, WA
~73 mi
Miami ↔ Orlando
Okeechobee, FL
~100 mi
Denver ↔ Salt Lake City
Rifle, CO
~185 mi
Atlanta ↔ Charlotte
Anderson, SC
~113 mi
How the midpoint is calculated
The geographic midpoint is calculated by averaging the latitude and longitude coordinates of your two locations. For short distances (under a few hundred miles), this produces an accurate halfway point.
For very long distances spanning significant latitude changes, the actual geodesic midpoint would be slightly different due to Earth's curvature. However, for practical purposes like meeting up, the linear midpoint is perfectly suitable and matches what most people expect.
Formula: Midpoint latitude = (Lat₁ + Lat₂) / 2, Midpoint longitude = (Lng₁ + Lng₂) / 2. The tool then reverse-geocodes these coordinates to show you the nearest city or landmark.
Related tools and resources
To calculate the total straight-line distance between two locations, use our Distance Between Two Places tool. It shows miles, kilometers, and estimated travel times.
If you want to see what's within a certain distance of the midpoint, the Map Radius Tool lets you draw a circle around any point and visualize the coverage area.
For US-specific searches, our Find Cities in Radius tool shows all cities within a given distance of any point — useful for finding the best meeting town near the midpoint.
You can also measure distance by ZIP code or city name if you prefer those inputs over addresses or coordinates.
Frequently asked questions
Enter your two places in the Location A and Location B fields above — by city, address, or coordinates — or click them directly on the map. The tool instantly marks the geographic midpoint (the point an equal straight-line distance from both) and lists real towns nearby where the two of you can meet. It works for any two locations; nearby-town suggestions cover the US.
The halfway point is the geographic midpoint: the point on the shortest path over the Earth's surface (the great circle) that is the same straight-line distance from both places. It is not the halfway point by road — the driving midpoint can sit tens of miles away where highways bend.
Google Maps has no built-in halfway-point feature — it gives directions between two places but will not calculate the midpoint between them. This tool does: it finds the halfway point, shows the distance and drive time each person travels, and then opens Google Maps centered on the midpoint (via the "Find restaurants & cafes near the midpoint" button) so you can pick a real place to meet.
A good halfway-point finder should be free and give a result an equal straight-line distance for both people. This tool runs in any web browser with no sign-up or install: it finds the midpoint between two locations, shows each person’s distance and drive time, lists nearby towns to meet in, and links straight to restaurants and cafes at the midpoint.
The midpoint is based on straight-line (geodesic) distance. While actual driving distance may vary due to roads and terrain, the geographic midpoint is a fair starting point for finding a meeting place. Use the "Find restaurants & cafes near the midpoint" button to explore actual destinations in that area.
The geographic midpoint might be in water, wilderness, or an area without amenities. This is common when crossing bodies of water or rural areas. In these cases, use the nearby places search to find the closest town or accessible meeting spot.
Yes. You can find the midpoint between any two locations on Earth — cities, addresses, landmarks, or any point you click on the map. Nearby meeting towns are shown for US midpoints.
The drive time estimate assumes 55 mph (89 km/h) average speed on the straight-line distance. Actual drive times will vary based on road routes, traffic, and terrain. Use a navigation app for precise directions.
This tool finds the midpoint — an equal straight-line distance from both. If you need to meet closer to one location (for example, if one person has less time), you can use the map to identify a meeting spot between the midpoint and one of your locations.
This tool finds the midpoint between two locations. For three or more places, the fair meeting point is the centroid — the average of every location’s coordinates — rather than a single midpoint. As a quick approximation you can use this tool to find the midpoints of pairs, then average those results.
The tool shows the geographic midpoint, lists real towns nearby, and provides a "Find restaurants & cafes near the midpoint" button that opens Google Maps centered on the midpoint, where you can search for restaurants, coffee shops, parks, or any type of venue.
Click the "Copy" button next to the midpoint coordinates to copy the latitude and longitude. You can paste these into any navigation app or share them directly. The coordinates work in Google Maps, Apple Maps, and all major map services.
The orange pulsing marker indicates the halfway point between your two locations. The green marker is Location A, and the blue marker is Location B. The dashed orange lines connect each location to the midpoint.
Data sources & methodology
Midpoint calculations use coordinate averaging. Address search uses the Photon geocoder powered by OpenStreetMap data. Reverse geocoding (finding place names from coordinates) uses Nominatim. Map rendering uses MapLibre GL JS with OpenFreeMap tiles. Travel time estimates are rough approximations at 55 mph average speed.
ZIP code data: SimpleMaps US Zip Codes Database v1.95.1 (8 Jul 2026), free version under CC BY 4.0. Population: American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates. Coordinates are the geometric centroids of Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2010 ZCTA boundaries).