driving distances between two cities

At several places in the world there are comparable cities, the comparison of which makes both more interesting for the traveler. In this first of a series of three articles I will compare and contrast Vienna and Budapest. A short 2 1/2 -hour drive, or three hours by train, will take you from one to the other.
You don't need a fancy GPS navigation system to find your way to your destination. Getting driving directions from Google Maps or MapQuest can be a great way to plot your route for free! Which mapping service is better?