From city sidewalks to cross-country drives, Google Maps and Waze are both designed to guide you—but which one truly leads ...

If you saved a driving route, you'll see directions from your current location to the destination you pinned. Quick tip: You'll need to be online to get these directions, even if they're pinned.

Bear in mind you can only pin driving routes, so no ability to pin cycling, walking, and rideshare. Once done, Google Maps will ensure the route is created for you.

You can add up to 14 stops along your route before starting driving directions. Adding a stop while driving While you're on your route, you may find that you need to make a pit stop.

Maps will soon suggest the car route with the lowest carbon footprint, for example, as long as that route takes no longer than other options. The current system defaults to the fastest directions ...

Google Maps has reportedly stopped offering real-time alternate route suggestions while driving. The issue seems to have cropped up in the last few weeks, likely due to a buggy update.

Google Maps doesn't offer a way to track others on the same route within the app. This feature would be incredibly useful during group trips when everyone is heading to the same place.

Drivers can refine eco-friendly routes in Google Maps by selecting whether they're driving an electric vehicle, petrol, diesel, or hybrid. Written by Liam Tung, Contributing Writer Sept. 7, 2022 ...