From fitzw and an old friend of mine in WA, with testing by me:

Until they fix this:

1. Go to Google Directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps

2. Hit Get Directions

3. Enter From: "Portsmouth - Le Havre, Portsmouth, United Kingdom"

4. Enter To: any CityName, State in the U.S. OR CityName, CA for Canada.

5. Hit "Get Directions".