How to Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps
Open the Google Maps app., Add a destination., Get directions., Select your mode of transportation., Tap START in the lower-right corner to begin navigation.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Google Maps app.
It's an app that looks like part of a map with a location marker and the letter "G." -
Step 2: Add a destination.
Do so by typing the name or address of the location in the search field at the top of the screen, or scrolling across the map and tapping a location. , To do so, tap the blue circle (iPhone) or DIRECTIONS (Android) in the lower-right corner of the screen.
If your trip has multiple stops, tap ⋮ in the upper right corner of the screen, then tap Add stop. , Do so by tapping one of the white transportation icons at the top of the screen:
Driving:
Car icon Transit:
Train icon Walking:
Hiker icon Rides:
Hailing passenger icon Cycling:
Cyclist icon You may need to swipe right to see all of the available icons. , To see a list of the turn-by-turn directions, tap ^ in the lower-right corner of the screen, then tap ⋮≡ Directions. -
Step 3: Get directions.
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Step 4: Select your mode of transportation.
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Step 5: Tap START in the lower-right corner to begin navigation.
Detailed Guide
It's an app that looks like part of a map with a location marker and the letter "G."
Do so by typing the name or address of the location in the search field at the top of the screen, or scrolling across the map and tapping a location. , To do so, tap the blue circle (iPhone) or DIRECTIONS (Android) in the lower-right corner of the screen.
If your trip has multiple stops, tap ⋮ in the upper right corner of the screen, then tap Add stop. , Do so by tapping one of the white transportation icons at the top of the screen:
Driving:
Car icon Transit:
Train icon Walking:
Hiker icon Rides:
Hailing passenger icon Cycling:
Cyclist icon You may need to swipe right to see all of the available icons. , To see a list of the turn-by-turn directions, tap ^ in the lower-right corner of the screen, then tap ⋮≡ Directions.
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