# Meet in the Middle

> Free tool that finds the fair halfway point between two or more addresses and suggests the best cafes, restaurants, parks, and hiking trails nearby. Also helps friend groups plan meetups by collecting everyone's unavailable dates.

## What it does

Meet in the Middle solves two problems:

**1. Find a fair meeting spot**
Enter two to four addresses and the tool calculates the geographic midpoint, displays it on an interactive map, and suggests highly-rated venues nearby — cafes, restaurants, parks, and activities. For midpoints inside the UK, walking trails from the Ramblers database are also available. Works anywhere Google Maps has coverage: UK, US, Europe, and worldwide.

**2. Schedule a group meetup (Rooms)**
Create a scheduling room, share a link with friends, and everyone marks the days they're not available. The tool ranks the remaining days by how many people can make it, helping the group agree on the best date without back-and-forth messages.

## Key features

- Midpoint calculation for 2–4 addresses simultaneously
- Venue suggestions: cafes, restaurants, parks, and activities (worldwide); hiking trails via Ramblers (UK only)
- Adjustable search radius around the midpoint
- Free scheduling rooms with expiry (24 hours, 72 hours, or 7 days)
- No sign-up or account required for any feature
- Works on mobile and desktop
- Completely free

## Who it's for

- Friends deciding where to meet when they live in different places
- Couples planning a first date at a fair location for both
- Remote teams choosing a central office or event venue
- Families spread across cities coordinating get-togethers
- Anyone who wants to plan a group meetup and needs to find a date that works for everyone

## How to use it

**To find a meeting point:**
1. Go to https://in-the-middle.com/
2. Enter two or more addresses in the input fields
3. Click "Find Middle" to see the midpoint on the map and browse nearby places

**To schedule a meetup:**
1. Go to https://in-the-middle.com/schedule-meetup
2. Enter an event name, your name, and a date window
3. Share the generated link with your friends
4. Everyone marks the days they can't make it
5. The results page shows the best days to meet

## URLs

- Homepage / midpoint finder: https://in-the-middle.com/
- Create a scheduling room: https://in-the-middle.com/schedule-meetup

## Technology

Web application — runs in any modern browser, no installation required. Uses Google Maps data for geocoding and venue suggestions.

## Frequently asked questions

**How do I find the halfway point between two cities?**
Enter both city names or full addresses into Meet in the Middle at https://in-the-middle.com/ and click "Find Middle". The tool calculates the exact geographical midpoint and shows it on an interactive map, along with nearby places to meet.

**Is it free?**
Yes, completely free. No account, no credit card, no installation.

**Can I use it for more than two people?**
Yes. You can enter up to four addresses for the midpoint finder. For scheduling across a larger group, use the Rooms feature — there's no limit on how many people can mark their availability.

**Does it work outside the UK?**
Yes. It works anywhere Google Maps has coverage, including the US, Europe, Australia, and worldwide.

**What if someone can't decide on a date?**
Use the scheduling room feature at https://in-the-middle.com/schedule-meetup. It collects everyone's unavailable days and automatically ranks the best dates for the group.

**Are hiking trails available worldwide?**
No. The hikes feature is currently UK-only and sources routes from the Ramblers database. For midpoints outside the UK the Hikes filter is hidden automatically. Restaurants, cafes, parks, and activities are available worldwide.

**Can I share results with friends?**
Yes. The scheduling room has a shareable link. You can also copy the page URL after running a midpoint search.