Need to visualise "everything within 5 miles" of a location? Our Radius Map Tool lets you draw circles on a map instantly. Perfect for planning delivery zones, finding catchment areas, or exploring what's within reach.
How It Works
Creating a radius circle takes just a few seconds. Enter a location, set your radius distance, and instantly see the coverage area on an interactive map.
- Enter a location — Type a postcode, town name, or address
- Set the radius — Choose your distance in miles or kilometres
- View the circle — See the radius drawn on the map instantly
- Add more circles — Create multiple circles to compare coverage
You can also click directly on the map to place a circle centre, making it easy to explore "what if" scenarios without typing addresses.
Who Uses Radius Maps?
Delivery Businesses
Define your delivery area clearly. Draw a 5-mile radius around your restaurant or warehouse to show customers exactly where you deliver. Use multiple circles to show different delivery charge zones.
Estate Agents
Show clients properties within their desired distance from work, schools, or train stations. A radius map makes it easy to visualise commute distances and catchment areas.
Schools & Education
Understand school catchment areas. While official catchment boundaries vary, a radius map gives a quick visual guide to which families might be within reasonable distance of a school.
Retail & Site Selection
Analyse potential store locations by visualising the population within driving distance. Compare different sites by drawing radii around each potential location.
Service Businesses
Show your service area to potential customers. Whether you're a plumber, gardener, or mobile hairdresser, a radius map communicates your coverage area clearly.
Event Planning
Find venues within a certain distance of most attendees. Draw radii around key locations to find the sweet spot that minimises everyone's travel time.
Multiple Circles
Our tool lets you add multiple circles on the same map. This is useful for:
- Comparing locations — See overlap between different centres
- Tiered pricing zones — Show 0-5 mile, 5-10 mile, and 10+ mile zones
- Coverage analysis — Check if multiple locations cover your target area
- Finding gaps — Identify areas not covered by existing locations
Upload CSV Files
Got a list of addresses or postcodes? Upload a CSV file to plot all your locations on the map at once. You can then:
- See which points fall inside your radius circles
- Export the filtered results
- Identify locations outside your coverage area
This is perfect for analysing customer locations, filtering mailing lists by distance, or planning field visits within a certain radius.
Export Options
Need to share your radius map or use it elsewhere? We offer multiple export formats:
KML Export
Download your circles as a KML file to open in Google Earth, Google Maps, or other mapping software. Great for presentations or sharing with colleagues.
GPX Export
Export to GPX format for GPS devices. While circles don't translate perfectly to GPX (which is designed for routes), the centre point and boundary points can be exported.
Share Link
Generate a shareable link that recreates your exact radius map. Perfect for sending to colleagues or embedding in documents.
Understanding Radius Distance
Straight Line vs Travel Distance
A radius circle shows "as the crow flies" distance — the straight line from the centre to any point on the circle. Actual travel distance by road will always be further, typically 20-40% more depending on the road network.
For example, a 5-mile radius might represent roughly 6-7 miles of actual driving. Keep this in mind when setting delivery zones or service areas.
Choosing the Right Radius
Common radius distances and their typical uses:
- 1 mile: Walking distance, local shops, school runs
- 3 miles: Quick driving distance, urban delivery zones
- 5 miles: Standard local service area, suburban reach
- 10 miles: Wider catchment, regional services
- 25 miles: Day trip distance, regional coverage
- 50+ miles: Major catchment areas, regional analysis
Radius Map vs Drive Time
A radius circle assumes equal travel time in all directions, but roads don't work that way. In reality:
- Motorways let you travel further in the same time
- Town centres are slower due to traffic
- Rivers and hills create natural barriers
- Rush hour dramatically affects travel times
For rough planning, radius circles work well. For precise delivery zones or service areas, consider actual drive times rather than straight-line distance.
Tips for Better Results
Be Precise with Centre Points
Small changes in the centre location can significantly affect what's included. For business use, place the centre exactly on your actual location rather than just the town name.
Consider Multiple Centres
If you have multiple locations (branches, warehouses, depots), draw circles around each to see your combined coverage and identify gaps.
Test Different Radii
Not sure what radius to use? Draw several circles at different distances to visualise the trade-offs between coverage and travel time.
Privacy
All processing happens in your browser. We don't store your locations, circles, or uploaded CSV files. When you close the page, everything is gone — we never see your data.
Try It Now
Ready to draw some circles? Our radius map tool is completely free and requires no sign-up.
Have feedback or feature requests? Get in touch — we're constantly improving our tools based on user suggestions.