Find the perfect meeting point exactly halfway between two locations.
Location A
Location B
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Set your first location
Enter two locations to find the perfect halfway point for meeting up. Search, click the map, or use your current location.
How to find the halfway point
This tool calculates the geographic midpoint between any two locations on Earth. Whether you're meeting a friend, finding a fair commute point, or just curious about the center between two cities, enter both addresses and get an instant result.
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Enter your first location
Type a city, address, or landmark in Location A, or click directly on the map. You can also use the GPS button to set your current location.
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Enter the second location
Add Location B the same way. The map will show both points and calculate the halfway point between them automatically.
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Meet at the midpoint
The orange marker shows the exact halfway point. Click "Find Places Nearby" to search for restaurants, coffee shops, or other meeting spots 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 La Grange, TX — about 85 miles and 1.5 hours from each city. Perfect for a lunch meetup at a spot that's fair for both parties.
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 Paso Robles in wine country — about 200 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 exact 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
Hartford, CT
~100 mi
LA ↔ San Francisco
Paso Robles, CA
~200 mi
Chicago ↔ Detroit
Kalamazoo, MI
~140 mi
Dallas ↔ Houston
Buffalo, TX
~120 mi
Seattle ↔ Portland
Centralia, WA
~90 mi
Miami ↔ Orlando
Vero Beach, FL
~115 mi
Denver ↔ Salt Lake City
Grand Junction, CO
~250 mi
Atlanta ↔ Charlotte
Greenville, SC
~115 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.
Frequently asked questions
The tool calculates the geographic midpoint — the point that is equidistant from both locations as the crow flies. This is found by averaging the latitude and longitude coordinates of your two points.
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 Places Nearby" 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! This tool works worldwide. You can find the midpoint between any two locations on Earth — cities, addresses, landmarks, or any point you click on the map.
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 exact 50/50 midpoint. 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 is designed for two locations. For three or more people, you would need to find the centroid of all points, which requires a different calculation. You could use this tool to find pairwise midpoints as a starting approximation.
The tool shows the geographic midpoint and provides a "Find Places Nearby" 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 Coordinates" button to copy the exact 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 red 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.