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

To find places near an area you’ve searched: On your computer, open Google Maps. Search for a place or address. Click Nearby . Select or enter the kind of place you want to find, like hotel or airport . Results appear as red mini-pins and red dots. Mini-pins show the top results. The square pins are ads.

On your computer, open Google Maps. Click Directions . Add a starting point and a destination. On the left, below the destinations you entered, click Add . To add a stop, choose another destination. You can add up to 9 stops. Click on a route to get the directions. Tip: You can search for places along your route.

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. • Group planning made easy. Share a shortlist of options and vote in real-time. • Review places you’ve visited. Add photos, missing roads and places.

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.

Google Maps helps you discover new places, find directions, and get real-time updates on traffic and public transportation. You can also control your data with privacy settings, message businesses, and use the Google Assistant.

Get there faster with real-time updates. • Beat traffic with real-time ETAs and traffic conditions. • Catch your bus, train, or ride-share with real-time transit info. • Save time with automatic rerouting based on live traffic, incidents, and road closure. • With Live View in Google Maps, see the way you need to go with arrows and ...

Search for a place or address in Google Maps. Open Google Maps. Search for a place or click a place marker on the map. On the left, select the photo with a Street View icon . When you’re done, go to the top left and click Back . Use Pegman. Open Google Maps. In the bottom right, click Pegman .

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app . Open Google Maps. If you don’t yet have the app, download it from the Play Store. Search for your destination or tap it on the map. In the bottom left, tap Directions . Choose your mode of transportation. For Driving Transit you can pin your favorite trips.

3 Tips for Using Google Maps More Effectively (PCMag) 1. Unlock Your Directions. Instead of leaving Google Maps open while you go from point A to point B, you can see your route, ETA, and upcoming ...