Navigation with Directions

Find your route and follow directions to reach your destination easily.

What kind of phone do you have?

Android5 minutes4 steps

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Steps for Android

  1. Tap “Directions”

    After finding the location on the map, tap the blue “Directions” button below the map.
  2. Choose a way to travel

    Tap the icon for the travel method you want at the top of the screen to view the route, distance, and time.
  3. Tap “Start”

    Tap “Start” to begin live navigation with step-by-step directions on the screen.
  4. Follow the directions

    Google Maps shows your location in real time and provides spoken directions. Tap the speaker icon at the bottom-right to turn the sound on or off.

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