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Easily save and share Google Maps routes

With Google Maps we have a very detailed navigation tool available, which of course is not only available on the PC at home, but also mobile with the smartphone or tablet to bring us safely to our destination.

Only arises with the multiplicity of the routes one so back eventually also the question frequently used routes to store, and these on all terminals such as PC, Tablet, Smartphone and Notebook to have available.

Read how to use this feature on Google Maps and how to create your own routes and maps.

Create and save Google Maps routes

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Easily save and share Google Maps routes

With Google Maps we have a very detailed navigation tool available, which of course is not only available on the PC at home, but also mobile with the smartphone or tablet to bring us safely to our destination.

Only arises with the multiplicity of the routes one so back eventually also the question frequently used routes to store, and these on all terminals such as PC, Tablet, Smartphone and Notebook to have available.

Read how to use this feature on Google Maps and how to create your own routes and maps.

Create and save Google Maps routes

Topic Overview

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1. Start Google Maps.

1. Start Google Maps.

First activate the GPS function on your smartphone, and then start Google Maps as usual.

After opening your current position will be shown in the map and, you can already specify a destination in the search bar.

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Optionally you have the option to activate the timeline in the menu (left in the search bar).

As a result, your driven destinations are stored in a history, in which you can understand when you went where on which route.

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Meine Zeitachse in Google Maps

First activate the GPS function on your smartphone, and then start Google Maps as usual.

After opening your current position will be shown in the map and, you can already specify a destination in the search bar.

See picture (click to enlarge)

Google Maps Zieladresse eingeben
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Optionally you have the option to activate the timeline in the menu (left in the search bar).

As a result, your driven destinations are stored in a history, in which you can understand when you went where on which route.

See picture: (click to enlarge)

Meine Zeitachse in Google Maps

2. Save route on the homescreen

2. Save route on the homescreen

You can now start the route immediately, or save it on your home screen for quick access.

The name of the route stored on the home screen is the same as the destination you want to navigate to.

The advantage of this is that when you click on the saved route Google Maps automatically starts and navigation begins.

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Google Maps Route auf Startbildschirm
Google Maps Startbildschirm Wegbeschreibung

You can now start the route immediately, or save it on your home screen for quick access.

The name of the route stored on the home screen is the same as the destination you want to navigate to.

The advantage of this is that when you click on the saved route Google Maps automatically starts and navigation begins.

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Google Maps Route auf Startbildschirm
Google Maps Startbildschirm Wegbeschreibung

3. Share a saved directions

3. Share a saved directions

You can share a saved or currently entered route in a variety of ways, such as WhatsApp, Email, MMS, etc.

Also the function the route to print is under the point “share directions”.

You share the route, so to speak, with your printer if you have connected it to your smartphone.

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Google Maps Route teilen

You can share a saved or currently entered route in a variety of ways, such as WhatsApp, Email, MMS, etc.

Also the function the route to print is under the point “share directions”.

You share the route, so to speak, with your printer if you have connected it to your smartphone.

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4. Use Google My Maps

4. Use Google My Maps

A slightly less well known feature of Google is “Google My Maps”, which lets you create and share your own routes and maps.

To do this, download the official Google My Maps app from the Google Play Store.

After starting the app, you’ll be asked to associate the app with a valid Google Account (if you have multiple).

Then you are on the overview screen where your saved maps and routes are displayed.

If you are using Google My Maps for the first time, you will of course receive a message that no maps have yet been created.

To create a new personal route, click the + icon at the bottom right.

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My-Maps-Karte-erstellen

It is best to assign a meaningful name to the map or route you would like to create in order to be able to assign it later.

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On the next screen, you will see a map of the world and can then use the + symbol to set a new route by freely drawing waypoints with start, intermediate points and end.

Of course, the routes and maps created in this way can also be shared as described above.

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Google My Maps neue Karte erstellen
Google My Maps Karte einzeichnen

Although it is possible via the app on the smartphone easily create your own routes, but the easiest way to create a new route on a tablet or PC, since in our view, the screen of a smartphone is a little too small for it.

Ultimately, it does not matter what device you use to create your maps, as they are linked to your account, and will be available later on any device that you use to log in to your account.

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A slightly less well known feature of Google is “Google My Maps”, which lets you create and share your own routes and maps.

To do this, download the official Google My Maps app from the Google Play Store.

After starting the app, you’ll be asked to associate the app with a valid Google Account (if you have multiple).

Then you are on the overview screen where your saved maps and routes are displayed.

If you are using Google My Maps for the first time, you will of course receive a message that no maps have yet been created.

To create a new personal route, click the + icon at the bottom right.

See picture (click to enlarge)

My-Maps-Karte-erstellen

It is best to assign a meaningful name to the map or route you would like to create in order to be able to assign it later.

See picture: (click to enlarge)

My-Maps-Karte-benennen
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On the next screen, you will see a map of the world and can then use the + symbol to set a new route by freely drawing waypoints with start, intermediate points and end.

Of course, the routes and maps created in this way can also be shared as described above.

See picture: (click to enlarge)

Google My Maps neue Karte erstellen
Google My Maps Karte einzeichnen

Although it is possible via the app on the smartphone easily create your own routes, but the easiest way to create a new route on a tablet or PC, since in our view, the screen of a smartphone is a little too small for it.

Ultimately, it does not matter what device you use to create your maps, as they are linked to your account, and will be available later on any device that you use to log in to your account.

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Michael W. Suhr
Michael W. SuhrDipl. Betriebswirt | Webdesign- und Beratung | Office Training
After 20 years in logistics, I turned my hobby, which has accompanied me since the mid-1980s, into a profession, and have been working as a freelancer in web design, web consulting and Microsoft Office since the beginning of 2015. On the side, I write articles for more digital competence in my blog as far as time allows.
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