Report wrong directions Important: To keep yourself and others safe, stay aware of your surroundings when you use directions on Google Maps. When in doubt, follow actual traffic regulations and confirm signage from the road or path that you’re on. You can get directions for driving, public transit, walking, ride sharing, cycling, flight, or motorcycle on Google Maps. If there are multiple routes, the best route to your destination is blue. All other routes are gray. Some directions in Google Maps are in development and may have limited availability. Get directions in Google Maps On your computer, open Google Maps . Click Directions . Enter the starting point and destination. Click points on the map, type an address, or add a place name. Click points on the map, type an address, or add a place name. Choose your mode of transportation. To get driving directions, click Driving . To get transit directions, click Transit . To get walking directions, click Walking . To get cycling directions, click Cycle . To get flight options, click Flight To get driving directions, click Driving . To get transit directions, click Transit . To get walking directions, click Walking . To get cycling directions, click Cycle . To get flight options, click Flight Tip: To choose another route in any transportation mode, select it on the map. Each route shows the estimated travel time on the map. You can get directions for different modes of transportation in Google Maps. Learn about the differences in features and availability between each mode: Driving routes are designed for use by cars and may navigate to car-only roads. When you ride motorized bicycles or motorcycles under 125cc, turn on Avoid tolls and Avoid highways . If you want to change a driving route, click and hold a spot on the route and drag it to a new spot on the map. Not all cities have public transit directions in Google Maps. Before you can get transit directions, your local transit agency must add their route info to Google Maps. When you walk, you can get step-by-step walking directions to your destination. When you ride your bicycle, you can use cycling routes if they’re available in your country or region. Directions to multiple destinations, or waypoints, are not available for public transit or flight searches. Learn how to search for flights . Add multiple destinations in Google Maps You can get directions to multiple destinations for all modes of transportation except public transit or flight. On your computer, open Google Maps . Click Directions . Add a starting point and a destination. To edit your starting point, at the top, click Your location . To edit your starting point, at the top, click Your location . Below the destinations you entered, click Add destination . To add a stop, choose another destination. You can add up to 9 stops, which includes the final destination. You can add up to 9 stops, which includes the final destination. To get directions, click on a route. Tip: You can search for places along your route. Change the order of your stops in Google Maps Find the destination you want to move.

Drag the destination. Preview directions in Street View in Google Maps Important: To get directions in Street View, click Directions . Then, enter the starting point and destination. On your computer, under the route you want, click Details. To get more detailed directions, click Expand . Point to a step in the directions. If Street View is available, you get a preview photo. If Street View is available, you get a preview photo. To get Street View for the step that you want, click the photo. To get Street View for other steps in the route, in the bottom-left box, click Previous step or Next step. To exit the preview, at the top right, click Close . To get Street View for other steps in the route, in the bottom-left box, click Previous step or Next step. To exit the preview, at the top right, click Close . Customize your route in Google Maps On your computer, open Google Maps . Click Directions . Enter the starting point and destination. Click points on the map, type an address, or add a place name. Choose Options . Check the box next to "Tolls" or "Highways." To change how Google Maps measures distance: On your computer, sign in to Google Maps . At the bottom right, click the Maps scale . If your scale is in miles, it changes to kilometers and vice versa. If your scale is in miles, it changes to kilometers and vice versa. To find the best route based on estimated traffic and transit schedules, change your travel date or time. This only works for routes with one destination. On your computer, open Google Maps . Get directions. After you get your directions, click Leave now . To change your travel dates or times, select Depart at or Arrive by . When you enter a destination in Google Maps, we show you how to get there by different travel modes, like driving, cycling, or walking. The transport options we show you are ranked based on the combination of objective factors designed to help you find relevant and useful info. These factors can include duration, distance, price, your mode preference, or the relevance of a mode to your query. Generally, the most important factors are your mode preference, trip durations, and sometimes price. Where available, we also show you other mobility services like public transport, scooter or bicycle rentals, and vehicle ride services. These mobility services are provided by third parties who have made their transport data publicly available or who have a partner agreement with us. Any partnerships or business relationships we may have with any transportation service providers do not influence the ranking of these services. Related resources Get traffic or search for places along the way Plan your commute or trip Manage your addresses in your Google Account Download areas and navigate offline Was this helpful? Need more help? Try these next steps: Get the latest version of the Google Maps app to use turn-by-turn voice navigation, download offline areas, and much more. Download Now