Looking for places within 2 hours of me? Use our free interactive tool to discover cities, towns, and destinations within any driving distance from your location. Simply set your starting point and radius to explore what’s nearby.
Whether you’re planning a day trip, looking for weekend getaway destinations, or curious about what cities are within driving distance, this tool makes it easy. Enter your location, set your preferred radius in miles or kilometers, and instantly see all the places you can reach.
Free Radius Map Tool
How to Find Places Within 2 Hours of You
Finding cities and towns within a 2-hour drive is simple with our radius search tool. Here’s how to get started:
- Set your starting point – Allow location access to use your current position, or click anywhere on the map to choose a different starting location.
- Adjust the radius – Use the slider to set your search distance. For a 2-hour drive, try 100-120 miles (or 160-190 km) depending on typical road speeds in your area.
- Filter by place type – Choose to see only cities, towns, or villages using the dropdown filter.
- Explore the results – Click on any marker to see the place name, or browse the list panel on the right.
- Export your list – Download your results as JSON or CSV to plan your trips offline.
Why Use a Radius Search for Trip Planning?
When planning day trips or weekend getaways, knowing what’s within driving distance helps you make the most of your time. Instead of searching “places within 2 hours of me” and getting random results, our tool shows you every city and town within your chosen radius on an interactive map.
This is especially useful for:
- Planning road trips and day excursions
- Finding weekend getaway destinations
- Discovering new towns and cities to explore
- Identifying places for relocation research
- Business travel planning and territory mapping
If you’re planning leisure trips rather than relocation or business travel, you can also use our tourist attractions near me map to discover landmarks, sights, and popular places to visit within driving distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find places within 2 hours of me?
Allow location access when prompted, or click anywhere on the map to set your starting point. Then adjust the radius slider to approximately 100-120 miles (assuming average highway speeds of 50-60 mph). The tool will display all cities and towns within that distance.
What types of places does this tool show?
The tool displays cities, towns, and villages sourced from OpenStreetMap data. You can filter results by place type using the dropdown menu. All populated places within your specified radius will appear on the map and in the results list.
Can I search for places in other countries?
Yes! This tool works worldwide. Click on any location on the map to search for places within your chosen radius. Place names are displayed in English for easy reading, regardless of which country you’re exploring.
How accurate is the radius calculation?
The tool calculates straight-line distance (as the crow flies) from your center point. Actual driving distance will vary based on road routes. For a 2-hour drive estimate, we recommend setting the radius to about 100-120 miles to account for indirect routes.
Can I export the list of places?
Yes! Click the export button in the results panel to download your list. Choose JSON format for developers or CSV format for spreadsheets. The export includes place names, coordinates, and distance from your center point.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, Places Within Radius is completely free. There are no sign-ups, subscriptions, or hidden fees. The tool uses open-source map data from OpenStreetMap and CARTO map tiles.
Why can’t I see my exact location?
If geolocation isn’t working, check that you’ve granted location permission in your browser. You can also click anywhere on the map to manually set your starting point, which works regardless of location permissions.
What does the population filter do?
The population filter lets you narrow results to places with a minimum population size. Options include Any (no filter), 10k+, 50k+, 100k+, 500k+, and 1M+. The default is set to 50,000+ to show medium-to-large cities while excluding smaller towns. Use “Any” if you want to see all places regardless of size.
What does “Include Villages” mean?
By default, the tool shows only cities and towns. Enabling “Include Villages” adds smaller settlements like villages and hamlets to your results. This is useful when exploring rural areas or when you want a complete list of all populated places within your radius.
Why are some places missing from the results?
Places may be filtered out based on your current settings. Check the population filter (default 50k+) — many smaller towns won’t appear unless you lower this threshold or set it to “Any”. Also ensure “Include Villages” is enabled if you’re looking for smaller settlements. The tool uses OpenStreetMap data, so very new or unregistered places might not appear.
Start exploring places within driving distance of your location using the interactive map above. Whether you’re searching for cities within 1 hour, towns within 50 miles, or destinations for a 2-hour road trip, this tool helps you discover what’s nearby.