How to Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps

This wikiHow teaches you how to use Google Maps to get turn-by-turn directions on your iPhone, iPad, Android device, or the Web.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Mobile App

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    Open the Google Maps app. It's an app that looks like part of a map with a location marker and the letter "G."
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    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.
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    Get directions. 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.
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    Select your mode of transportation. 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.
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    Tap START in the lower-right corner to begin navigation.
    • 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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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using Google Maps on the Web

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    Go to http://maps.google.com. Use the link or type the Web address into a browser and press ⏎ Return.
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    Click on the "Directions" icon. It's the white arrow inside a blue diamond, next to the "Search Google Maps" field in the upper-left corner of the window.
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    Select your mode of transportation. Do so by clicking one of the transportation icons in the blue rectangle at the top of the window:
    • Driving: Car icon
    • Transit: Train icon
    • Walking: Hiker icon
    • Rides: Hailing passenger icon
    • Cycling: Cyclist icon
    • Flying: Airplane icon
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    Click on Choose starting point, or click on the map….
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    Start typing the name or address of your starting point. When it appears in the drop-down below the blue rectangle, click on your destination.
    • You can also click on the map to indicate your starting point.
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    Click on Choose destination, or click on the map….
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    Start typing the name or address of your destination. When it appears in the drop-down below the blue rectangle, click on your destination.
    • You can also click on the map to indicate your destination.
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    Click on one of the routes listed below the starting and destination fields. The turn-by-turn directions will be displayed on the left side of the window.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I print out Google map directions?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Hit the print button at the top right of the screen. Select the options you want, and click on print.
  • Question
    The voice directions will not work in my car. Any advice?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Check that the audio setting isn't set to mute, the ringer switch isn't set to silent, the volume is at least 1 tick, and check that the audio isn't connected to a different device.
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