If you use a car, Google Maps can provide driving direction. Recently, they also added transit direction for travelers who use public transport. But there are certain locations, where driving or taking a bus can be longer and walking can be short and quick, especially within cities. Up until today, Google Maps didn’t help pedestrians, but Google Operating System is reporting that Google is testing a new feature which provides walking directions.
Google advices you to "use caution when walking in unfamiliar areas", due to the fact that the feature is still in beta. And if the shortcut leads you into a dead end, don’t gripe, but leave a feedback. 
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