How to Convert a Google Map to a GPS Device
For many people, it is easier to plot out driving directions ahead of time instead of following real-time directions given by a GPS device. Google Maps offers users an easy-to-use interface for finding driving directions between two destinations that can be quickly exported to your GPS device. Simply plan out your driving route using the Google Maps online interface, making any adjustments to the route that you desire. Once you have set and reviewed your route, send the directions to your GPS device by following the simple step-by-step instructions Google Maps provides.
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Instructions
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Go to Google Maps. Enter your destinations into the search box at the top of the webpage. For instance, if you were traveling between Chicago and Philadelphia, enter "Chicago to Philadelphia," then click "Search Maps."
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Select the route you prefer from the left-hand sidebar. Google Maps provides various route options that utilize different highways. If only one is listed, the directions display immediately.
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Adjust the route as you see fit. Drag the blue path line on the map to make changes to the route.
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Click "Send" at the top right to initiate the export process.
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Select "GPS" from the left-hand of the export dialog box.
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Select the GPS device that you use from the drop-down menu. Google Maps converts the directions into a format readable by your GPS device.
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Follow the instructions to complete the export process. Depending on the GPS device you use, you may need to input additional information or connect the GPS device to your computer.
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