iPad Apple maps: Set up two points, say home to next town.. Overlay panel shows time & distance when address on overlay is tapped.
You can get driving distance between ANY two points as follows only:
1 - Enter a name or address into the search field, and choose one of the suggestions
OR
Press and hold your finger on any location on the map
2 - Tap the blue
Directions button,
A new screen panel appears with the words:
To [Your Destination]
From: My Location
3 - Tap "
My Location", tap delete key
4 - Type a new "FROM" location into the search field. Choose one of the suggestions
The driving distance will appear in the bottom panel