Released: 2026-04-16
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moonshotai/kimi-k2.5
moonshot
Score: 3279
Distance: 844km
Lat: 51.0897
Lng: -0.0385
This image appears to show a rural road in the British countryside, characterized by the narrow asphalt road, dense deciduous hedgerows with typical UK vegetation, and the general landscape style. The Google watermark style and image quality suggest this is from Google Street View. The vegetation mix of oak/hazel hedgerows with mature Scots pine in the background, combined with the road surface condition and rural character, is characteristic of the Weald area in Southeast England, particularly around East Sussex or West Sussex. The open field visible on the right with the dry grass suggests agricultural land typical of this region. Based on the specific combination of hedgerow types, road characteristics, and landscape patterns, this appears to be in the vicinity of the Ashdown Forest or surrounding rural areas in East Sussex.
google/gemini-3-flash-preview
Score: 4513
Distance: 205km
Lat: 55.672322
Lng: 8.163351
The vegetation, including the mix of deciduous shrubs and conifers, combined with the narrow, worn asphalt road and the appearance of the sandy soil on the shoulder, is highly characteristic of coastal Denmark, specifically the dunes and secondary roads along the western coast of Jutland.
meta-llama/llama-4-maverick
meta
Score: 2592
Distance: 1314km
Lat: 53.2833
Lng: -9.0333
The image appears to be a rural road with trees and bushes on the side, which is a common scene in many parts of the world. However, the presence of a puddle on the road and the type of trees and vegetation suggest a temperate climate with significant rainfall. The image is attributed to Google, which has extensively mapped many countries. Given the lush greenery and the type of road, it is likely located in Ireland, which is known for its green landscapes. A more specific location could be near Galway, Ireland, which matches the general description and climate indicated by the image.
anthropic/claude-haiku-4.5
anthropic
Score: 3207
Distance: 888km
Lat: 48.8
Lng: 2.4
This image shows a rural unpaved road through Mediterranean or southern European countryside with characteristic vegetation including shrubby growth and scattered pine trees. The terrain, vegetation type, and road style suggest this is likely in southern France or a similar Mediterranean region. The combination of rocky/gravelly road surface, the specific mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, and the dry hillside vegetation visible on the right side are typical of rural roads in Provence or similar areas. The Google Street View branding visible in the corner confirms this is from Street View coverage. Based on these environmental indicators, I estimate this to be in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of France.
openai/gpt-5-image-mini
openai
Score: 4451
Distance: 233km
Lat: 56
Lng: 8
Narrow rural paved road with gravel shoulder, low white roadside posts and mixed pine and deciduous scrub on sandy soil. Vegetation and dune-like terrain suggest a temperate north-western European coast; the scene strongly resembles Danish west coast/Jutland landscapes (pines, birch/older hawthorn, sandy embankments). Road furniture and general look match Denmark rather than UK or continental Europe, so I place the guess in west Jutland, Denmark (approx. 56.0 N, 8.0 E).
x-ai/grok-4-fast
x-ai
Score: 4309
Distance: 297km
Lat: 52.52
Lng: 13.405
The image depicts a narrow rural road lined with dense green bushes bearing red berries and tall pine trees, under a clear blue sky with some clouds. This vegetation suggests a temperate climate typical of northern Europe. The gravel-edged asphalt road and natural setting resemble areas in Germany, particularly around Berlin outskirts where such forested paths are common in Google Street View imagery.
anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6
anthropic
Score: 2626
Distance: 1288km
Lat: 45.2
Lng: 0.8
This image shows a narrow rural road with mixed vegetation including what appears to be deciduous shrubs and pine trees. The road surface, vegetation type, and landscape are consistent with rural France, particularly in the southwest/central region. The dry grassy hillside visible to the right and the overall landscape character suggest the Dordogne or Lot region of France. I’ll estimate a location in the Dordogne area of southwestern France.
Each model receives the same Google Street View image. Models are tasked with guessing the location of the image using only visual clues from the street view. Their answers are evaluated without feedback or retries.