Google Earth not only gives you driving directions from points A to B, but it also drives you. Here's the recipe from Tom Kirkendall.
Check the following out on Google Earth. Go to "Tools" in the top navigation bar, click "Options" and then the "Touring" tab. Down below, you will see "Driving Directions Tour Options. " Input the following settings:
- Camera Range: 150 degrees
- Speed: 50 to 75
Click "Apply" and then "OK" to close out that box, then hit the "Directions" tab in the "Search" box on the upper left side of the Google Earth screen. Input a couple of addresses in your community and then allow Google Earth to prepare the directions for the route between those addresses. After Google Earth prepares the directions, hit the play button just below the directions. Then, sit back and enjoy the ride! (H/T GoogleEarthHacks.com).
I took a drive from my old house in Missouri to Faurot Field. At 65 mph it took about 15-20" or so and Google Earth didn't take the most-direct route. But I guess the folks at Google haven't figured out all the super-secret routes yet.