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Using Map Quest as your starting point for preparing for your trip is so much easier than dragging out paper maps and going painstakingly over your route. Guessing where to stop for fuel or gas and rest stops and don't forget you need to eat.

Since the dawn of computers Map Quest has been providing quality service to millions of people like you and I as we embark on various journey's in life. In the past several years I have unexpectedly had to make a few emergency trips across our state and Map Quest has never failed to provide me with clear, concise directions. In addition to these clear, concise directions, Map Quest has also provided me with rest stops, restaurants and even gas station on my route.

Its all so simple, enter your starting address and enter your destination and click the get directions button and you are only moments away from step by step instructions. They even include a time line and mileage.

Once you have your directions on screen you can follow them on the map that Map Quest includes to the side of the written directions, and see your destination every step of the way. They follow national highways as well as side roads and each turn is clearly indicated on the directions. I have never been lost following these directions.

If your destination is a longer distance you can even input for local attractions, restaurants, rest areas and even gas stations. The best part is that Map Quest will search for the lowest priced gas stations for you and include them on the directions. Need a hotel or motel en route? Simply let Map Quest know your requirements and they will bring up that information for you. A simple phone call and you already have your accommodations set for your trip. With this kind of peace of mind your trip will go smoothly and uneventfully and you will get the most out of your trip planning. Relax and sit back and enjoy your drive.

Map Quest is completely free of charge and in this day and age with the economy so tight anything free is a good thing. Map Quest utilizes the shortest distance possible and includes some fantastic safe driving tips. I remember well the trips my family took when I was a child. We would often take the "scenic route". I can remember seeing the same land mark more than once as we drove around looking for our destination. As a kid in the back seat it was rather amusing but I am sure my parents would've really appreciated Map Quest as a tool in arriving at our destination in a timely manner.

With Map Quest your time will be well spent and not spent "trying to find" your destination whilst driving around in circles in a town you don't know at all.

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