How to Plan a Route With Google Maps
Planning a trip can be a daunting experience. You must have the correct maps and a general idea of major roadways or you risk becoming lost. Google Maps is an Internet-based application that uses current maps of the United States and other countries around the world to help you plan a route. With the option to choose between directions for walking, driving or public transit, you will soon find your way. This guide covers how to use Google Maps to get you where you want to go.
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Instructions
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Visit Google Maps at maps.google.com.
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Type the address for either your starting location or destination in the Search Maps field. This guide will use NBC Studios in New York as the destination, so the address is entered as "30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10020". Please note the sequence: street city comma state ZIP code.
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Click "Get directions." Google Maps will display a general map of the address you searched for in Step 2. On the left side of the page, there is a panel with a list of notable locations in the area. In the map panel on the right-side, the selected address will be noted.
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Enter another address to act as the starting point in the "Start address" field. If the first address you typed was meant to be the starting point, click "From here" to set the second address as the destination. For this guide, Yankee Stadium, at 880 River Ave. Bronx, NY 10452, is set as the starting point.
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Use the provided directions to plot out your trip. Once the starting point is set, Google Maps will generate a map showing a path from your starting point to your destination, in this guide from NBC Studios to Yankee Stadium. The left-side panel will have the directions listed turn by turn along with estimated travel time and mileage. Alternate routes are also suggested depending on the area.
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Tips & Warnings
Read the directions a few times before hitting the road.
Google Maps also provides alternate directions for walking between destinations and taking public transportation.
Directions generated by Google Maps can be printed at home for free.
Directions from Google Maps cannot account for detours or recent changes to roadways.
Estimation of travel time is based on optimal conditions.
Google Maps does not cover all areas of the world.
