Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

By default, the Maps JavaScript API uses the user's preferred language setting as specified in the browser, when displaying textual information such as the names for controls, copyright notices, driving directions and labels on maps. In most cases, it's preferable to respect the browser setting. However, if you want the Maps JavaScript API to ...

To start, launch the Google Maps app on your phone. Then tap "Your Location" followed by the blue dot that represents your current location. In the "Your Location" menu that opens, tap "Calibrate." Maps will ask you to tilt and move your phone. Do so until the "Compass Accuracy" value improves from the current "Low."

1. Get set up. Start with Set up your Google Cloud project and complete the setup instructions that follow. 2. Try a geolocation request. Once you have an API key, you can start testing out the Geolocation API using cURL or Postman. See Sample requests in the Geolocation requests and response guide for details. 3.

New map styling is coming soon to Google Maps Platform. This update to map styling includes a new default color palette and improvements to map experiences and usability. All map styles will be automatically updated in March 2025. For more information on availability and how to opt in earlier, see New map style for Google Maps Platform.

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.

Discover the world with Google Maps. Experience Street View, 3D Mapping, turn-by-turn directions, indoor maps and more across your devices.

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app . At the top, tap the search box and enter an address, name of a place, or choose a category, like gas stations or groceries. To use voice search, tap Speak . 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 ...

Give Maps location permission in your browser. On your computer, open Chrome and go to Google Maps. At the bottom right, click My location . If you're asked to share your location, choose Allow. If the blue dot appears and shows your location, then Maps already has location permission in your browser.

Search for a place on Google Maps. On your computer, open Google Maps. Type an address or name of a place. Press Enter or click Search . To filter your search results, use the drop-down menus below the search box. You get search results as red mini-pins or red dots, where mini-pins show the top results. The square pins are ads.