How to Create Maps With Driving Directions
Rather than scouring through the fine print of a folding map, simplify your travels by creating a personalized one. By obtaining clear directions with an illustrative map before you begin your trip, you can save time, frustration and the embarrassment of having to stop and ask where you're going. With Google Maps, you can quickly create a route, select multiple destinations and get a detailed map of your journey, whether you are driving across the country or simply trying to circumvent rush-hour traffic.
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Instructions
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Enter your addresses. Go to the Google Maps website. Click "Get Directions." Enter your starting address in the first field marked "A." Enter your destination in the field marked "B."
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Select your method of transportation. Click the down arrow to the right of the pull-down menu and choose from the transportation options given. Click "Get Directions."
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Change your route. On the map that is displayed, move your cursor over route, which is indicated by a purple line. A white circle will appear as your cursor hovers over the line. Click, hold and drag your cursor to create any route you desire.
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Reframe the map. Move the cursor to any point within the map. Click and drag until the portion of the map you wish to see is within the frame. Adjust the zoom by dragging the lever on the zoom control.
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Add multiple destinations. Below the field where you entered your final address, click the"Add destination" hyperlink. Enter a new address in the field that appears. Repeat for as many destinations as you'd like.
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Get reverse directions. Click the dual arrow icon to the right of your two addresses. Reverse directions will be displayed.
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Print map and directions. Click "Print" on the top right of the map. In the new window, check "Include large map" box in the top center of the page to print one map or click the "Maps" hyperlink at the top left to print maps that illustrate every step. Click "Print."
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