How to Change Your Route on Google Maps

Google Maps will highlight the quickest route for you in blue, but you can always change your route by selecting one of the grey alternative routes, or clicking and dragging the route to customize it. You can change your route on Google Maps on the desktop version or the mobile app.

1. How do I make my own route on Google Maps?
2. How do I change route on Google Maps app?
3. How do I get Google maps to show alternate routes?
4. Can you draw a route on iPhone maps?
5. How can I map out a route?
6. Why can't I drag route on Google Maps?
7. How do I drag a route on Google Maps Mobile?
8. Can you draw a route on Google Maps?
9. Where is the fastest route on Google Maps?
10. How do I get rid of alternate routes on Google Maps?
11. Can you make a custom route on Apple Maps?

How do I make my own route on Google Maps?

Draw a line or shape

1. On your computer, sign in to My Maps.
2. Open or create a map. ...
3. Click Draw a line. ...
4. Select a layer and click where to start drawing. ...
5. Click each corner or bend of your line or shape. ...
6. When you're finished drawing, double-click or complete the shape.
7. Give your line or shape a name.

How do I change route on Google Maps app?

Customize your route

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
2. Search for your destination or tap it on the map.
3. In the bottom left, tap Directions .
4. At the top, tap Driving .
5. In the top right, tap More. Route options.
6. Tap Avoid tolls or Avoid highways.
7. Tap Done.

How do I get Google maps to show alternate routes?

To see alternate routes:

1. Tap on the ETA bar at the bottom of your screen.
2. Tap Routes in the bottom left corner to view other options for routing. To view in steps, tap List view. To view on the map, tap Map view.

Can you draw a route on iPhone maps?

You can trace a path or highlight an area on your map by drawing lines and shapes. My Maps isn't available for iPhone or iPad, but you can view your My Maps using Google Maps. Was this helpful?

How can I map out a route?

How Can I Map a Route?

1. Click directions on Google Maps.
2. Add your starting point.
3. Add your destination.
4. To add additional destinations click the (+) symbol.
5. To add additional stops, choose another destination.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have manually added all intended destinations.
7. Hit enter to receive your route.

Why can't I drag route on Google Maps?

When yourmouse is over the route and before you click and start dragging, make sure you see a white circle and the mention "Drag to change route". If you don't see that, you will indeed move the whole map. You could also try in incognito or private browsing mode to make sure there are no extensions interfering.

How do I drag a route on Google Maps Mobile?

Drag in-route points is indeed a very interesting feature, but not available in Google Maps for Android yet. When you see the departure/arrival green markers in the screen, you can just tap and hold to drag them to other locations.

Can you draw a route on Google Maps?

You can draw on the map, import data from spreadsheets and use color coding to differentiate between layers. You can even make a map collaborative so that other users can add their own layers. These features are not yet available on the iPhone platform, but you can use them in a browser or on an Android device.

Where is the fastest route on Google Maps?

Google Maps Doesn't Show The Fastest Route

1. Launch the Google Maps app.
2. Tap Commute.
3. Enter your home and work addresses.
4. Select the way you commute (by car, by public transportation, etc.)
5. Enter your commute times.
6. Enable the option Let Maps choose the best route or build your own route.

How do I get rid of alternate routes on Google Maps?

You need to add way-points, "add destination," along the route you want. This will remove any alternate routes. Also, if you are driving, make sure you select the "drive" button to remove the airplane route.

Can you make a custom route on Apple Maps?

Short of making a bunch of favorites, then navigating each one in sequence, there is no way to customize a route. ... Short of making a bunch of favorites, then navigating each one in sequence, there is no way to customize a route. It may offer a few options for the route, but that is all the customization possible.