Another spiff find for those who haven't found this yet (I got positive feedback on the last one).

Google maps (directions) now lets you drag the route line! So, for example, I can drag the 101N or 880N route from San Jose to San Francisco to 280N (which is much better for assorted reasons map programs don't/can't take into account), and get the exact directions I want. Wheeee!

*Thanks to the One Minute Tip podcast.*