Getting Driving Directions

One of the best reasons for using online maps is to get driving directions from one location to another. Google Maps offers this same important feature in its mobile application. After bringing up the Google Maps menu, press 3 from the menu. In the pop-up that appears on your mobile device, type the address of the starting location. After you enter the starting address, another pop-up asks you for the end address. The route is traced, and Google Maps displays the following information:

• Distance: In miles

• Time: Driving time in days, hours, and minutes

• Traffic delay: The typical delay you can expect when driving from your starting location to the end location

Press the number 3 on your device to begin viewing the directions. You also can choose to save this route in your favorites, which saves you from having to enter begin and end locations in the future. The driving directions appear as bullets above the map for each turn you will make. They are displayed one at a time so that you can read them easily on a small screen.

To return to the information screen or the previous directive, press 1 on your device. To advance to the next directive, press 3. You can continue pressing 3 until you finally arrive at your location.