Save and Create Custom Routes on Google Maps

Summary

  • To create and customize routes on Google Maps, search for your starting point and destination, tap or click “Directions,” and use options like adding stops and choosing different transportation modes.
  • To save and access routes on Google Maps, open the app, search for your desired location, tap on “Directions,” customize your route preferences, and tap on “Save” to save the route to your Google Account.
  • To add markers and shapes on Google Maps, obtain the latitude and longitude coordinates of the desired locations and use them to create markers or draw lines and shapes on the map.
  • To access and share directions offline, search for your destination on the Google Maps app, tap on “Save,” select “Save offline map,” and choose the area to download. To share directions, search for your destination, tap on “Directions,” tap on the three-dot menu, select “Share directions,” and choose the app or method to share with.

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Creating and Customizing Routes

To create and customize routes on Google Maps, open the app or website, search for your starting point and destination, tap or click “Directions,” and then use options like adding stops, rearranging them, choosing different transportation modes, and avoiding tolls or highways. Finally, tap or click “Start” to begin navigation.

Saving and Accessing Routes on Devices

To save and access routes on Google Maps:
1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Search for your desired location.
3. Tap on “Directions” and enter your starting point and destination.
4. Choose your mode of transportation.
5. Customize your route preferences if needed.
6. Tap on “Save” to save the route to your Google Account.
7. To access saved routes, open the app, go to “Menu,” then “Your places,” and finally “Saved.”
8. From there, you can view or get directions for your saved routes.

Adding Markers and Shapes

Location Latitude Longitude
New York City 40.7128 -74.0060
San Francisco 37.7749 -122.4194
London 51.5074 -0.1278

Offline Access and Sharing Directions

To access and share directions offline on Google Maps, follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Maps mobile app on your iOS or Android device.

2. Search for your desired destination and tap on it to view the details.

3. On the bottom of the screen, tap on the “Save” button.

4. Select “Save offline map” and choose the area you want to download.

5. After the map is downloaded, you can access it without an internet connection.

To share directions with others:

1. Open the Google Maps app and search for your destination.

2. Tap on the “Directions” button and enter your starting point.

3. Once the directions are displayed, tap on the three-dot menu button and select “Share directions.”

4. Choose the app or method you want to use to share the directions, such as WhatsApp or email.

5. The recipient will receive a link to the directions, which they can open in Google Maps.

F.A.Q.

Can you save a specific route in Google Maps?

Yes, you can save a specific route in Google Maps by clicking on the three dots in the top right corner of the Map view screen and selecting “Add route to Home screen.” The app will ask for confirmation of the selected feature.

Can I create my own route on Google Maps?

Yes, you can create your own route on Google Maps by opening “Your places” and selecting “Create Map” in the “Maps” tab. Then, click “Add directions,” choose your transportation mode, and enter your start and end points. Additionally, you can draw lines and shapes on the map by clicking “Draw a line” and selecting “Add line or shape.”

Can you save a custom map in Google Maps?

Yes, you can save a custom map in Google Maps by clicking on “Untitled Map” in the top of the sidebar, entering a title for your map, and then clicking on Save. The saved map will be stored in My Maps on your Google account.