Make Google Maps show multiple routes to your destination
Google Maps not showing alternate routes?
This article explains how to see multiple routes on Google Maps for Android, iPhone, and web browsers.
Recalibrate your GPS for Google Maps.
If your location marker is gray instead of blue, tap it, then tapCalibratein the pop-up menu.
Moving your phone in a figure-eight motion is a quick way to recalibrate your GPS for any app.
dump the app cache.
The cache stores temporary data to help your apps run faster, but outdated information can cause conflicts.
Find the app tweaks for Google Maps and choose to scrub the cache.
The process forclearing the cache on iPhoneis a little different from Android.
If using the web version of Google Maps,clear your web client cache.
Troubleshoot your internet connection.
If yourmobile data isn’t working, switch to a Wi-Fi web link if possible.
Update the Google Maps app.
In the Google Play Store, tapMenu>My apps & games>Updates>Update All.
Toupdate iOS apps, go to the App Store and tapUpdates>Update All.
Turn on automatic updates to double-check you always have the latest version of Google Maps.
Uninstall and reinstall the app.
Reinstalling Google Maps can fix any bugs affecting the app.
The steps fordeleting an iOS appare different fromdeleting an app on Android.
Turn on Location Services.
Location Services is a feature that must be enabled so apps can access your machine’s GPS.
You canmanage Location Services for Windowsin your Privacy parameters.
How Do I Show Multiple Routes on Google Maps?
When you search for directions, Google Maps may present multiple ways to reach your destination.
Alternate routes appear as gray lines on the map.
Tap one of the gray lines to get directions.
it’s possible for you to furthercustomize your route on Google Mapsby tapping and dragging along the blue line.
Search for your destination.
Tap thethree dotsnext to your starting point.
Choose from the options, then tapApply.
In the web app version of Google Maps, select thePlus(+) below your destination.
Search for or select your destination, then tap the address > three-dot menu >Download offline map.
Search for a location, then tap the location’s name and address.
TapMore(three dots) >Download offline map>Download.
From the toolbar, selectAdd Directions, choose your mode of transit, and drop your departure point.
Your directions will appear on the map.
