Measure Land Distance and Area
Use Landy to estimate property dimensions, measure map distances, and explore lot size information.
Informational only. Parcel data varies by county and is not a substitute for a licensed survey.
Why land measurement matters
Land measurement helps users understand property dimensions, lot shape, acreage, and distance between key points. This is useful for early planning, land research, site visits, and property comparison.
Measurement built into the parcel map
Drop points on the Landy map to estimate distance, area, and acreage. Pair measurements with parcel boundary overlays to make sense of lot shape and dimensions at a glance, even before you visit the property.
What you can do
Approximate distance between points
Drop two or more points on the map to get a straight-line estimate.
Estimated land area
Outline a region to estimate area in square feet or acres.
Parcel shape context
Measure inside or around a parcel boundary to compare dimensions.
Lot size context
Cross check measurements against the assessor's published acreage.
Property dimensions on a map
Estimate frontage, depth, and width before walking a site.
Save and compare
Pin measured properties to revisit and compare later.
Who it's for
Homeowners
Estimate yard area before landscaping, fencing, or planning a project.
Land buyers
Compare parcels by size and dimensions while shortlisting.
Contractors
Prepare for a site visit with a rough read of dimensions and access.
Outdoor users
Understand land size and distance while exploring properties or trails.
How it works
- 1
Open the map
Search by address or browse to the property you want to measure.
- 2
Drop points
Tap to set points for distance, or close a shape to estimate area.
- 3
Read and save
Check the estimate and save the parcel to revisit your measurements.
Related concepts
- Acre
- A common U.S. unit of land area equal to 43,560 square feet.
- Frontage
- The length of a parcel along a road or major boundary.
- Lot depth
- The distance from the front boundary to the back boundary of a lot.
- Square footage
- A finer unit of area, often used for smaller urban lots.
- GPS accuracy
- How close a consumer phone's GPS comes to true position, usually a few meters.
- Surveyed boundary
- A boundary placed by a licensed surveyor with high accuracy on the ground.
Measurement everywhere there is a basemap
Distance and area measurement work anywhere Landy has a basemap, including areas where parcel data is thin. Pair measurements with parcel overlays where they are available. Treat results as informational estimates for research, planning, and comparison.
Download Landy to measure land and explore parcel maps.
Free to download. Explore parcel maps, property boundaries, and APN information from your phone.
Common questions
Related tools and topics
Property Line Finder →
Find approximate property lines and walk them with GPS.
Parcel Map →
Browse the parcel map and pull measurement-ready lot views.
APN Lookup →
Pull a parcel by APN and start measuring inside it.
Property Boundaries →
Read boundary lines before you measure.
Coverage by state →
Browse coverage by state and county.
Guides →
Learn how to measure lot size online with practical tips.