How to create a shortcut to directions in Google Maps

You can easily create a shortcut of a specific route description in Google Maps, so that you can view a specific route at any time. You can read here how to do that.

Create shortcut in Google Maps

You can create a shortcut for directions in Google Maps on your Android phone so that you can easily start it from your home screen. That saves you searching again if you need to be somewhere quickly or just want to go well prepared.

1. Open the Google Maps on your Android phone
2. Find your destination
3. Tap the three dots at the top right rechts
4. Tap on Add route to home screen
5. In the pop-up screen, tap on add

On the day or time you want to leave, grab your phone and tap the shortcut. You will immediately see the route description in Maps so that you can leave immediately. You can create a shortcut for routes by car, public transport, bicycle and on foot. You can also choose to add an extra stop to the route via points 1 to 3 or search along a route. Adding an extra stop is useful if, for example, you want to visit a place of interest along the way, and you use searching along a route if you are looking for a restaurant on the route to grab a bite to eat after a long drive.

More Google Maps Tips

Now you know how you can easily create a shortcut of directions in Google Maps, but did you also know that this app allows you to save your parking space so that you no longer have to remember where you parked your car? You can also (temporarily) share your location with someone in Google Maps, see where you have been on the map based on the photos you have taken and easily find a nice place.

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