Refers to the physical or metaphorical point where a race, journey, or process begins.
The starting point of the marathon is in front of the city hall.
We are at the starting point of a new project.
The athletes stood at the starting point and waited for the signal.
The plan failed, so we went back to square one.
The marathon was held starting from the area in front of the station.
スタート地点 marks where something begins, whereas ゴール marks where it ends or is completed.
Used when referring to a specific location or point.
Compound of スタート (from English 'start') and 地点 (point, spot).