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How to plan the perfect road trip in Google Maps


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Click in the Search along the route box at the top of the map to look for tourist attractions, hotels, gas stations, restaurants, grocery stores, or whatever you need. You can browse the list of results and click Add stop next to anything that's of interest—your route then gets modified accordingly.

The article from Popular Science outlines how to plan an efficient road trip using Google Maps. It begins by suggesting that travelers should first determine their route, considering both the starting point and destination, and any stops along the way. Google Maps can help by providing multiple route options, allowing users to choose based on preferences like scenic routes or shortest distance. The article advises using the "Directions" feature to plot these routes, where users can add multiple stops, rearrange them for optimal travel, and even save the route for future reference. Additionally, it covers how to use Google Maps for real-time traffic updates, finding attractions, and estimating travel times. The piece also touches on the importance of offline maps for areas with poor cell service, and how to share your trip plan with others. Lastly, it emphasizes the utility of Google Maps' features like Street View for previewing destinations and the My Maps tool for creating custom maps with personal points of interest.

Read the Full Popular Science Article at:
[ https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-plan-road-trip-google-maps/ ]

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