Maps has tons of features you might not be familiar with.
We’ll share some of the best.
Find Alternate Bike Routes
Google Maps is not just for cars and public transit.
you’ve got the option to find bike routes in your area as well.
Bike routes are made from public trails and bike lanes on roads.
That’s only part of it, though.
It’s easy to see the different ways you’re free to get around on your bike.
How can you know where the best prices are?
Google Maps actuallyshows gas prices right on the map.
All you have to do is search for “gas near me.”
Selecting a gas station will show the prices of all the fule grades.
It’s super handy.
There’s a simple option in Google Maps foravoiding highways (and toll roads).
Once the option is enabled, Google will find a route for you that avoids these roads.
It’s much easier than trying to do it yourself.
you’re able to see a lot more on the map and research locations in other tabs easier.
When you’re done, you cansend the directions to your phone.
There’s a button on Google Maps to “Send to Your Phone.”
It brings up a list of devices attached to your Google account.
You’ve probably run into missing roads or places in your travels.
It can take a while for new construction and changes to appear sometimes.
you’re free to help by addingmissing roadsandplacesyourself.
Of course, your additions won’t be immediately accepted.
Google reviews all submissions for missing roads and places.
The more people that submit missing locations, the more likely they are to show up quickly.
The slow pace of walking makes it difficult to quickly show the direction you’re walking.
That’s where3D walking directionscome in.
The little icon that shows your position on the roadcan be a car, SUV, or truck.
Sadly, you might’t customize the color, but a cute vehicle is a fun touch.
It starts by Googling for the fire’s name, which will display an information car for Google Maps.
Once in Google Maps, you might see outlines of the wildfire area.
The movement is updated every hour or so.
It’s possible tocreate custom maps that can be shared with friends.
Maybe you’re planning a scavenger hunt or a road trip with a bunch of stops.
Thankfully, Google Maps compilesinformation about busy timesand displays it on the location information card.
This data is gathered from people who have Location History enabled in their Google accounts.
It has made a very real difference in how people navigate around the world.
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