When a map has walking routes built in, you can get point-to-point directions right on the map — no separate app, no leaving the page. Here's how to find your way from where you are to where you're going.
Start a route
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Open your destination
Tap the place you want to reach — from the list or on the map — to open its card.
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Tap Directions
On the card, tap Directions. The place becomes your destination.
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Choose your start
If the map doesn't already know where you are, it asks where you're starting from. Pick a place, or start typing to search for one.
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Follow the line
A route draws across the map from your start to your destination. If the two are on different floors, the map moves you between levels as the route crosses them.
Adjust the route
| Control | What it does |
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| Swap | Flip the start and destination, so you get the route back the other way. |
| Step-free toggle | Switch to a route that avoids stairs and steps — shown only when the map includes accessible paths. |
| Change start or destination | Tap either field and pick a different place; the route redraws instantly. |
| Clear | Remove the route and both points, and go back to browsing. |
Starting from where you actually are
On maps set up with real-world GPS positioning, Current location is offered as a starting point. Choose it and — once you allow your browser to share your location — the route begins from your live position. There's a separate guide to the live location dot if you'd like more detail.