Architects worht the name etc working in areas with Streetviews with any kind of sophisticated zoning really should have GE, and many use Sketch-up anyways - which plugs in.
New version you can plot ANY local path and get mileage to within 1/10 mile.
Hate google but hate Microsoft too. Its just the way it is.
You were saying (in part... ) — “... in areas with Streetviews...”
I was out walking around the block with the dogs last year and got passed by the “Google car” with the funny thing sticking up from it ... And now I find myself on Street Views... (with the dogs, too)... LOL...