Compare Routes – View Multiple Routes Side By Side

Route4Me’s Routes List and Routes Map let enterprise teams compare routes side-by-side, including maps, directions, schedules, and vehicle utilization. This real-time comparison supports dynamic routing decisions and helps optimize workload distribution and last-mile delivery performance. Learn how to open, use, and merge routes for better route planning.

With Route4Me’s Routes List and Routes Map, you can compare key route details side by side to gain real-time insights and make faster, smarter routing decisions.

 

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Open Routes To Compare Them Side-By-Side

To compare routes from your Routes List, go to “Dynamic Routing” > “Routes” in the Navigation Menu. Then, follow the steps below:

  1. Check the boxes next to the routes you want to compare.
  2. Click “Bulk Actions” to open the route management actions menu.
  3. Select “Compare Selected Routes“.

Open Your Routes List

To compare routes from your Routes List, click

 

To compare routes from your Routes Map, go to “Dynamic Routing” > “Routes Map” in the Navigation Menu and follow these steps:

  1. Check the boxes next to the routes you want to compare.
  2. Click “File” in the top menu bar.
  3. Click. “Compare Selected Routes“.

Open Your Routes Map

To compare routes from your Routes Map, click

 

You can compare routes using operational status, progress metrics, and other real-time indicators. These fields update automatically as routes change, giving you an always-current view of performance.

Compare started routes to review progress metrics for up-to-date analysis of each route.

 

Compare Planned And Scheduled Routes

Compare planned and scheduled routes to review route details before execution and confirm that start times, assignments, and key metrics are set correctly. This helps ensure routes are ready for dispatch and aligned with operational expectations.

Compare planned and scheduled routes to review scheduled start times and dates.

 

Compare Started And Completed Routes

Compare started and completed routes to monitor progress and evaluate performance as work is carried out or after it finishes. This makes it easier to identify delays, missed stops, or differences between planned and actual results.

Compare started routes to review progress metrics for up-to-date analysis of each route.

 

Compare Optimized Routes And Route Data, Analytics, And Utilization Details

From the “Compare Routes” page, you can perform a variety of useful actions:

  1. To add more routes for comparison, click the Plus Button on the right side of the screen.
  2. To remove or delete routes, click the Three-dot Button next to a specific route.
  3. You can zoom in or out on the maps and drag panels to adjust their layout.
  4. Hover over an address pin to access detailed information about the destination.

Open categories to review specific data related to each compared route.

 

Beneath each route’s map, you’ll see key metrics organized into clear categories. Click the Down Arrow button next to a category to see all metrics associated with it. The table below provides a full list of all available metrics.

NOTE: You can pin data rows in the comparison table which stay fixed as you scroll, making it easier to compare key metrics. Click “Reset Pinned Rows” to unpin them.

Add, remove, or adjust comparison routes.

Compare Routes – Compare Optimized Routes And Route Data

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Compare Routes And Merge Multiple Optimized Routes To Combine Address Sequences

After you open a route comparison with several routes, you can click the “Merge These Routes” button to merge all routes into a single, combined route with a new, optimized destination sequence and directions.

Click Merge These Routes to combine all routes into a single route.

 

In the “Merge Routes” editor panel, you can specify a Departure Address by entering it into the designated field. When finished, click “Remove Sub Routes Origin Addresses” and click “Merge” to finalize.

If you do not enter a new Departure Address, Route4Me will automatically select the Departure Address of the first sub-route selected for merging. To use the Departure Address from a different sub-route, simply drag it to the top of the sequence.

To use a Departure Address from another sub-route, drag it to the top of the sequence.

 

When finished, the merged route will appear in your Routes List. Newly merged routes are always named “Merged Route” followed by the date and time of merging. Learn more about other available options when you merge routes.

Merged route will appear in your Routes List. Newly merged routes are always named

 

 

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About author: Daniel Archer

Daniel ArcherWith a background in pedagogy and writing instruction, Daniel is a former tenured English Instructor who, after nearly 20 years of teaching, transitioned into content strategy and leading writing teams for global brands. Now, as Technical Documentation Manager at Route4Me, he translates complex logistics technology into clear, accessible content that empowers users.

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Route4Me has over 40,000 customers globally. Route4Me's Android and iPhone mobile apps have been downloaded over 2 million times since 2009. Extremely easy-to-use, Route4Me's apps create optimized routes, synchronize routes to mobile devices, enable communication with drivers and customers, offer turn-by-turn directions, delivery confirmation, and more. Behind the scenes, Route4Me's operational optimization platform combines high-performance algorithms with data science, machine learning, and big data to plan, optimize, and analyze routes of almost any size in real-time.