About this app
Navigate your world faster and easier with Google Maps. Over 220 countries and territories mapped and hundreds of millions of businesses and places on the map. Get real-time GPS navigation, traffic, and transit info, and explore local neighborhoods by knowing where to eat, drink and go - no matter what part of the world you’re in.
Google Maps offers unparalleled routing capabilities. Whether you're driving, walking, cycling, or using public transportation, get there faster with real-time updates. Beat traffic with live ETAs and traffic conditions, ensuring you always know the best route. Catch your bus, train, or ride-share with real-time transit information, including arrival times and potential delays. Automatic rerouting based on live traffic, incidents, and road closures helps you avoid jams and save precious time on your commute or travels. Lane guidance ensures you never miss a turn or exit, especially crucial on complex highway systems.
Discover places and explore like a local. Find top-rated restaurants, trending cafes, must-see attractions, and local businesses. Make informed decisions with reviews, ratings, and pictures of food and interiors contributed by millions of users worldwide. Plan your group outings easily by sharing a shortlist of options and voting in real-time. Create lists of your favorite places and share them with friends, perfect for trip planning or remembering hidden gems. You can even follow your favorite places to get the latest updates and offers. Explore the world from your device with Street View's immersive 360-degree imagery and see inside restaurants, shops, museums and more with Indoor maps.
More experiences on Google Maps:
- Offline maps to search and navigate without an internet connection – crucial for traveling abroad or in areas with poor connectivity.
- Street View and indoor imagery for restaurants, shops, museums and more, allowing virtual exploration before you go.
- Indoor maps to quickly find your way inside big places like airports, malls and stadiums, saving time and hassle.
- Comprehensive information on millions of places, including opening hours, contact details, photos, and accessibility information.
- Location sharing lets friends and family know where you are in real-time (user-controlled duration).
- Plan multi-stop trips for complex journeys or delivery routes.
- Integration with Google Assistant for hands-free operation while driving.
- Contribute your own reviews, photos, and knowledge to help others.
Google Maps is constantly evolving, with new features and data updates rolling out regularly to provide the most accurate and helpful mapping experience possible. Its global coverage and extensive feature set make it an indispensable tool for daily commutes, weekend adventures, and international travel. From finding the quickest route home to discovering a new favorite restaurant in a foreign city, Google Maps empowers you to explore and navigate the world with confidence. The platform also prioritizes user privacy, offering various controls over location history and data sharing. Its intuitive interface makes complex features accessible to everyone, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience across different devices.
Beyond basic navigation, Google Maps offers advanced features like finding EV charging stations with real-time availability filters, identifying wheelchair-accessible routes and places, and providing detailed terrain views for cyclists and hikers. The platform leverages sophisticated algorithms and machine learning to predict traffic patterns and suggest optimal routes. Integration with services like Google Calendar can automatically suggest departure times based on traffic conditions for your appointments. Business owners can manage their presence on Maps through Google Business Profile, ensuring customers have accurate information. The vast amount of data is collected through various sources, including satellite imagery, Street View cars, user contributions, and partnerships with local authorities, ensuring comprehensive and up-to-date information. Exploring features like 'Live View' uses augmented reality to overlay directions onto the real world, making walking navigation even more intuitive in complex urban environments. Continuous improvement and innovation are core to the Google Maps mission.