You're going to like this!
Do this now it will put a smile on your face.
You should try this -
before someone at Google fixes it. As per Lawnmower Man
1. go to
www.google.com2. click on "maps"
3. click on "get directions"
4. type "New York" in the first box (the "from" box)
5. type "London" in the second box (the "to" box)
6. click "Get Directions" button
7. scroll down to
step #24 try Paris - New York
Here go to step 20, the French get it quicker