Google Maps

Maps for getting around and finding places

Google Maps is a navigation and local search app for people who need directions, want to compare ways of travelling, or are looking for a place nearby. It covers driving, walking, cycling and public transport, with routes that can account for traffic and reported incidents. You can also search for businesses, restaurants, landmarks and other useful places before deciding where to go.

More than a route planner

The app combines map data with practical details about destinations. Place listings can include ratings, reviews, opening information and photos, helping you judge a location before setting out. Street View lets you look around many roads and entrances in advance, which can be useful when you are visiting an unfamiliar area or trying to find the right access point.

• Travel options: Compare routes for cars, pedestrians, bicycles and public transport.
• Traffic awareness: Follow live route guidance and receive adjustments when conditions change.
• Offline use: Save map areas for navigation when a reliable data connection is not available.
• Local discovery: Browse nearby businesses and places using map pins, categories and search.

Useful for everyday trips and unfamiliar areas

Google Maps suits commuters, drivers, travellers and anyone trying to make sense of a new neighbourhood. It can handle a quick search for a shop just as well as a longer journey across town, while its broad coverage makes it a familiar starting point for planning travel. The amount of information can feel busy, especially when many businesses and transport options appear together, but the central controls remain focused on searching and starting a route.

Scale and user response

Developed by Google LLC, Google Maps is listed in Travel & Local and has surpassed 10,000,000,000 installs. Its rating is 3.17 from more than 19.3 million reviews, offering a large and varied body of user feedback alongside its enormous reach.