Short answer: go read the rules and the guide which can be found at the following links: Rules Guide
Both will help you understand the game. They did for me and I am new too.
Long answer: From the control panel on the right click "Position." Once the new screen loads click "Travel." Select which part you would like to travel, i.e. "City", "Cross Terrain", etc. Input the coordinates and speed, click ETA, and finally go.