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How to Check Traffic on Google Maps iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: iPhone |
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Don't wanna get late for your work or event? Simply learn how to check traffic on Google Maps on your iPhone. You can also avoid highways on Google Maps to avoid traffic. To learn how to do this, you have to keep reading the article until the very end. Let's get you started!

Check Traffic on Google Maps iPhone in 5 Steps

Step-1 Navigate to the 'Google Maps' App: Starting with the first step of this technique, you have to navigate to the 'Google Maps' app on your iPhone.

To navigate to the app:

  • Open your iPhone.
  • Look for the 'Google Maps app.
  • Then, just click on the app icon and it will open up.
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Step-2 Tap on the 'Layers' Icon: When the app opens up on your screen:

  • Go to the right sight of the screen on your iPhone towards the top.
  • Then, click on the icons of the 'Layers' option. See the picture given below for your reference.
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Step-3 Find the 'Traffic' Image: After clicking on the 'Layers' option, you will get many options on your screen.

  • Default
  • Satellite
  • Terrain
  • 3D
  • Traffic, etc.

From these options, you have to look for the image or option that says 'Traffic'.

Image title Check Traffic on Google Maps iPhone Step 3

Step-4 Tap on the 'Traffic' Icon: Then, you have to tap on the option with the title 'Traffic'. This will take you to the final step of this technique.

Image title Check Traffic on Google Maps iPhone Step 4

Step-5 Tap on 'Done': And it's done! Your Google Maps app will now show the traffic on your iPhone's screen represented with different-colored routes.

Image title Check Traffic on Google Maps iPhone Step 5

So, these 5 steps are the only steps that you need to follow if you want to check the traffic on your route from source to destination with the help of your Google Maps app.

FAQ

Do iPhone Maps Also Have a Live Traffic Feature?

iPhone Maps is the iOS version of Google Maps made by Apple.

Just like Google maps, iPhone Maps has the feature of real-time traffic. This means that it also shows live traffic with the speed limits of different vehicles.

Why is My Google Map Not Showing Traffic on my iPhone?

You must check if you have either your cellular data or your Wi-Fi turned on.

Because the Google Maps app always works with an internet connection. Without an internet connection, you would not be able to traffic on your Google Maps app.

Can I See Traffic on Google Maps While Walking?

Of course, you can see traffic on your route on the Google maps app while walking also. You can also view it in 2D or 3D view. You can also change from walking to driving in Google Maps.

Can I Get Traffic Reports on My iPhone?

The option to get traffic reports is available only on an iOS device but it is not available on Android.

To get the traffic report:

  • Go to the 'Widgets' section of your iPhone.
  • Then, you have to scroll to the bottom.
  • Tap on the 'Edit' option.
  • Click on 'Add Google Traffic'.
  • Finally, click on 'Done'.

And, you can click on 'View' to see the nearby traffic information.

How Can I Check If the Road has Traffic on Google Maps?

Google Maps have different color codes to show the traffic on their maps. Following are the color codes:

  • Red: A large amount of traffic on the road. The darker the red color, the more traffic.
  • Yellow: Medium to a low amount of traffic on the road.
  • Green: No traffic on the road. All clear.

Checking traffic on your route before leaving for anywhere should be your regular habit. In case of a jam-packed road, you can ways take the other route. Google Maps app is ways there for you in this case.

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