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How to Save a Favorite Route in Your Maps App

Tap a step to see it in order.

  1. Search for your destination

    In your maps app, search for a destination you travel to regularly, like your daily commute or school run.

  2. Get directions

    Set your starting point and destination to pull up the route.

  3. Tap the save icon on the route screen

    On the route screen, tap the star or save icon to register it as a favorite route.

  4. Load the saved route

    The next time you need it, just select the saved route from your favorites list and navigation starts right away.

  5. Why It's Useful

    Saving a route you take every day means you can skip searching for the same destination each time and get directions started instantly.

Skip the Search, Go Straight to Navigation

Typing the same destination into your maps app every single morning is a small but repeated waste of time. A saved route turns that repeated search into a single tap, especially useful for a daily commute, school run, or any trip you make on a regular schedule.

A Saved Route Still Reflects Live Traffic

Saving a route doesn't lock in a fixed path or fixed timing β€” opening it still recalculates the estimated arrival time and the best available route using current traffic conditions, so you get an up-to-date estimate every time rather than a stale one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a saved route still account for real-time traffic?

Yes, opening a saved route typically recalculates the travel time and the best available path based on current traffic conditions.

Can I share a saved route with someone else?

Most maps apps let you tap a share icon on the route screen to send the route to someone through a messaging app.