Does Google Maps take elevation changes into consideration when calculating bicycle and walk times?

[ginalangridge]

You can test this yourself by putting a route into Google Maps that you know is very much uphill (or downhill) and setting it to bicycle. Make a mental note of the times Google is suggesting, then click the arrows beside the start and finish points to reverse them.

You’ll find that Google suggests a longer time for the uphill ride than it does for the downhill ride.

I don’t find the time difference is great enough for my level of fitness but at least the attempt is there!