Does Google Maps offer alternate routes?

Whether you want to make another stop or avoid traffic along the way, Google Maps allows you to choose alternate routes.

How do I get alternate routes on Google?

View alternate routes

1. Tap on the ETA bar at the bottom of your screen.
2. Tap Routes in the bottom left corner to view other options for routing. To view in steps, tap List view. To view on the map, tap Map view.

Why is Google Maps not showing alternate routes?

Here are possible some reasons why Google Maps isn’t showing alternate routes: Your GPS is miscalibrated. Your internet connection is weak. Location services is disabled.

What is the best Google Maps alternative?

Five Google Maps alternatives that you can download for free

1. Waze (iOS, Android) At a glance: a free app that uses reports from other drivers to warn you about traffic, police and hazards.
2. Maps.me (iOS, Android)
3. Citymapper (iOS, Android)
4. what3words (iOS, Android)
5. GeoGuessr (iOS, Android)

How do I hide alternate routes on Google Maps?

I found a way. You need to add way-points, “add destination,” along the route you want. This will remove any alternate routes. Also, if you are driving, make sure you select the “drive” button to remove the airplane route.

Can you add more than 10 stops on Google Maps?

How to Add More than 10 Destinations on Google Maps

1. Plan a route map with multiple stops in Google Maps.
2. Copy your URL.
3. Open Notepad.
4. Paste the URL in your Notepad document for editing.
5. Plan a new route on Google Maps.
6. Copy the URL of the new route.
7. Paste the text into your Notepad document.

Why does Google Maps show different routes?

Google maps need a strong and stable internet connection to show alternate routes. A strong connection is not an issue. Full bars, LTE+ all the way.

How do I get Google Maps to show the fastest route?

Use the new Commute tab Google recently added a new “Commute” tab to the home screen of the Google Maps app. It shows you the fastest route to work or home depending on where you are.

What map app is better than Google Maps?

Navmii is another popular mapping and navigation app you can use on your iOS, Android, or Windows mobile device. It is one of the apps with more innovative features than Google Maps. Navmii provides up-to-date reports about accidents and construction sites.

Why is Citymapper better than Google Maps?

If you’re in one of those new cities, give Citymapper a shot. It’s not terribly different from Google Maps, but it’s better at fitting multiple transit options onto the screen at once and has a big fat “Get Me Home” button on the home screen. It’s one of the most useful buttons in the history of buttons.

Why does Google maps show different routes?