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+Google recently added an "[avoid highways][3]" option to Google Maps and now [Google Maps][2] expands on that idea to allow for drag and drop route building. After creating a route users can now grab any segment of the plotted route and drag-and-drop it to reroute their directions.
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+Not only does this make plotting multi-stop trips and custom routes much easier, when coupled with the "traffic" maps it can help users find faster, less congested routes.
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+Although the [Google Lat Long blog post][1] on the subject doesn't mention it, if these new features worked with the iPhone Google Maps on the iPhone could be a must have for those living in congested cities. And of course any other mobile device that can handle Google Maps.
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+It might not sound like much given its dead simple interface, but the results are jaw-dropping -- and very useful. 
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+And these features work in nearly all areas and handle things like ferries, bridges, toll roads and other elements seamlessly.
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+Naturally the printable driving instruction are updated along with the graphical elements and there's even an option to add destinations mid route by searching for the address and then dragging it into the route.
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+Here's the video Google released demonstrating the new features:
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+[1]: http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2007/06/its-click-drag-situation.html "It's a click & drag situation"
+[2]: http://maps.google.com/ "Google Maps"
+[3]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/05/google_maps_the.html "Google Maps The Road Less Traveled"
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