Can I set Google Maps to avoid motorways?


Can I set Google Maps to avoid motorways? Open Google Maps and tap the blue Directions icon. Enter a starting and ending location. Tap the three dots in the upper-right and select Route options. Tap the box next to Avoid highways, then tap Done.


Can you avoid highways on Waze?

You can personalize your navigation from Settings or the Waze map.


How can I avoid highways on iPhone maps?

Avoid tolls or highways: Tap Avoid (below the Directions list), choose your options, then tap Apply. Choose other route options: You can switch the starting point and destination, select a different starting point or destination, and more. See Select other route options.


Why does my GPS take me back roads?

If the device's route preference or calculation mode is set to Shorter Distance, this may cause the device to guide you off of a highway in order to navigate a more direct route. Setting the route preference to Faster Time may make a difference in how the device calculates a route.


Is Waze faster than Google Maps?

Real-Time Data: Waze Gets You There Faster This lets Waze almost instantly create new routes to take you around slowdowns. This tends to mean arriving a few minutes sooner than with Google Maps, but it also involves many more turns and side streets. Google Maps, on the other hand, is a bit more direct.