Visit Google Maps on the web and select theDirectionsicon on the top left next to the Search box.
drop your starting and ending locations.
SelectOptionsright below the destination section.
UnderAvoid, check the box forHighways.
Optionally, you might check the boxes to avoid Tolls and Ferries as well.
Youll see your route update on the map and in the directions area on the left.
Open Google Maps and tap the blueDirectionsicon.
Enter a starting and ending location.
Tap thethree dotsin the upper-right and selectRoute options.
Tap the box next toAvoid highways, then tapDone.
Optionally, you’re able to avoid tolls and ferries as well.
Tap the back arrow to return to the route with updated directions.
Scroll down and tapNavigation options.
Go to Route Options and turn on the toggle forAvoid highways.
Tap the arrow in the upper-left to exit configs and return to the main Google Maps screen.
With this setting enabled, youll avoid high traffic roadways for all directions you obtain.
Tap thethree dotsand selectRoute options.
Turn on the toggle forAvoid highways.
Optionally, you’re able to avoid tolls and ferries as well.
Tap the back arrow to return to the route.
Youll see updated directions that take you away from highways.
Open Google Maps and tap your profile icon on the top right.
Under Getting Around, tapNavigation.
UnderAvoid, place a check next toTolls.
Enter a starting point and destination, tapOptions>Avoid tolls.
To avoid tolls for every trip, tap yourprofilepicture >parameters>Navigation> toggle onAvoid tolls.
To avoid tolls for every trip, tap your profile picture >configs>Navigation> toggle onAvoid tolls.
