Search for a place on Google Maps At the top, tap the search box and enter an address, name of a place, or choose a category, like gas stations or groceries. Tip: After you find a place on the map, you can check directions to the place in a list, details about a place, or get directions with voice-guided navigation.

By default, your starting point is your location. You can change where your route begins and ends. Important: You can't start navigation if you don't use your current location, but you can still get a preview of the route. Search for your destination or tap it on the map.