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How to Download Directions on Google Maps iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: iPhone |
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Just like you save a route on Google Maps, you can also download directions on the Google Maps app on your iPhone. This provides you with offline access to the map/directions that you have downloaded. It is a very useful feature and also quite easy to learn. You can learn how to download directions in Google Maps with the help of this article. Let's start learning!

Download Directions on Google Maps iPhone with Search

Step-1 Navigate To the 'Google Maps' App: Navigate to the Google Maps app on your iPhone by going to the App Library.

  • Make sure you have downloaded the app on your iPhone.
  • If you have not downloaded it, then you can easily download or install it from the 'App Store app on an iPhone.
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Step-2 Search For A Place Name: After opening the Google Maps app in your phone:

  • Go to the top search bar on your screen and click on it.
  • Type the name of a place and then search for it.
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Step-3 Click on the Place Name: At the bottom of your screen, you will notice that certain information is provided to you by the app about the place that you have searched for. From here, click on the name of the place.

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Step-4 Click On '•••'/3 Dots Icon: From the top right side of the information tab:

  • You have to look for the icon with three dots which looks like- '•••'.
  • Then, you simply have to tap on this icon.
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Step-5 Choose the 'Download Offline Map' Option: You will now see the following options on your screen:

  • Download offline map
  • Add label
  • Add photo
  • Set as parking location
  • Cancel

From these options, you have to click on the option that says 'Download offline map'.

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Step-6 Click On The 'Download' Button: In the last step, you have to confirm that you want to download the map as an offline map. To confirm, just click on the 'DOWNLOAD' button from the bottom right side of the screen.

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Download Directions on Google Maps iPhone with Settings

Step-1 Open Google Maps In Your iPhone: The first step of the second method is exactly same as the first method. This means that you have to start this method by opening the Google Maps application only.

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Step-2 Go To Your Profile: Then, you will find the profile photo of your Google Maps account at the top right corner of the screen in a circular-shaped icon. You have to click here to move forward with the process.

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Step-3 Click On The 'Offline Maps' Option: A list will appear on your screen now. Some of the options in this list are as follows:

  • Turn on incognito mode
  • Your profile
  • Your timeline
  • Offline maps
  • Your data in maps
  • Settings

From these options, you have to click on the option that says 'Offline maps'.

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Step-4 Click on 'SELECT YOUR OWN MAP': The 'Offline Maps' window has now opened up on the screen of your device. From the top of this window, you have to click on the option that has the title 'SELECT YOUR OWN MAP'.

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Step-5 Tap on 'Download': Then, you can simply download the offline map by clicking on the 'DOWNLOAD' button from the bottom right side of the page. In case of any confusion, you can refer to the picture attached below.

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The two methods which are written above are pretty useful in making you learn how to download directions on Google maps in your iPhone. They can be viewed online as well as offline.

FAQ

Where Do Offline Maps Get Saved In My Phone?

By default, offline maps or downloaded directions are downloaded in the internal storage of your device.

If you want, you can also save them on an SD card or memory card. This is applicable to Android as well as iPhone devices.

How To Download a Driving Route On My Phone?

To download a driving route on your phone, do the following:

  • In your Android, click on your profile picture.
  • Then, click on the 'Offline maps' option.
  • From here, you have to select your own map.
  • You can then adjust the map according to the area in which you want to download it.
  • Finally, click on the 'Download' button to download it.

In this way, you can easily download Google Maps.

How Can I Save Directions on Google Maps?

You can easily save directions on Google Maps in the following ways:

  • Download and log in to the 'My Maps app.
  • Then you either have to open a fresh map or you can also create your own new map. Otherwise, you can also choose to open an existing map and then make customizations to it according to your choice.
  • Then, click on the 'Add directions' option.
  • Then, simply enter the start as well as end locations.
  • The route will now appear on your map and you can easily save it.

How Can I Download Directions on Google Maps on Android?

The process for downloading Google maps is the same on both iOS as well as Android devices. You can download directions on Google Maps in Android with the help of the above two methods only.

How Can I Save a Driving Route On Google Maps?

You can easily save a driving route on Google Maps in the following ways:

  • You can simply use the 'Pin' feature to save a driving route in Google Maps. This picture is quite helpful as it saves a lot of time as well as the energy that you spend while searching for a place in Google Maps.
  • When you pin a route or location, then, you can quickly find that route or directions to that spot again at a later point in time.
  • While using the Android app, you can also save a route to your phone's home screen as a shortcut.

If you are traveling in an area where the network connection is quite unstable or bad, then you must download directions while using Google Maps. So that, you do not forget your way even with no internet connection.

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