Maps Help

Depending on your location, you can get directions from one location to another. To do this, do one of the following:

• In the search field, enter a from-to statement (example: from New York to San Francisco) and click Search Maps.
• Click Get directions, enter a starting and ending location and click Get Directions.
• Get directions from info windows
• Right-click on the map to get directions to that location
  
• Get directions using search results

  You can also create directions to and from markers and search results. To do this:

  1. Search Google Maps.
  2. Do one of the following:

  • Click a marker in the map.
  • Click a search result in the left panel

  3. In the info window, click To here or From here.
  4. Add another destination using steps 2 and 3.

  Directions appear on the maps as a blue line. Google Maps breaks down directions into numbered sections in the left panel, along with an estimated drive time. You can click on any section number to display a info window with map detail. You can collapse or expand this view by clicking - or +. Learn about printing your directions.

  Want directions, but prefer to skip major highways? Check Avoid highways at the top of the left panel. To reverse directions, click the appropriate link at the top of the left panel. To change the starting or ending locations of the directions, click Edit beside the location. Change the distance units for these directions, click km (kilometers) or miles.

  Where available, highway exit numbers are marked with an appropriate icon. Example:

  In certain locations, you can view street-level imagery of your driving directions. Once you have obtained directions, click a camera icon in the left panel. Navigate by clicking the navigation arrow(s) in each image.

  New! If you're a business owner, you can now add a Driving Directions gadget to your website. This makes it fast and easy for customers to get customized directions to your business location. Learn more.