How to Plan a Group Hangout Without the Chaos

The group chat is buzzing. Everyone wants to hang out. But then comes the hard part: "What should we do?" and "Where should we go?"

Suddenly, the excitement fades, replaced by a storm of conflicting schedules, tastes, and locations. Planning for a group can be tough, but it doesn't have to be a mess.

Before you even think about location, agree on the type of activity. This is the most important step. Are we talking:

• Chill coffee & chat?
• A proper dinner?
• Post-work drinks?
• An outdoor activity like a park or walk?
• Something active like bowling or mini-golf?

Getting a consensus on the "vibe" makes every other decision 10x easier.

For groups scattered across a city, the geographical "middle" is rarely fair. One person might have a 15-minute direct journey while another has a 45-minute trip with two transfers.

This is where fairness based on travel time becomes crucial. The goal is to minimize the maximum travel time for any one person, so no one feels like they drew the short straw.

Calculating the fairest point for 3, 4, or 5+ people is a complex math problem. Don't try to solve it in your head or by staring at a map.

This is exactly what midway@ was built for. You add your friends' locations, pick your vibe, and it instantly calculates the optimal meeting point that's fairest for everyone in the group. It even suggests great venues in that area.