How do I change Google maps from walking to driving?
I love using Google Maps to find directions—they make it so easy! But for some reason, it always gives me walking directions instead of driving. How do I change this?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Isn’t technology the greatest? Where once you needed road maps crammed in the glove compartment, now your phone can tell you exactly where you need to go—and even read directions out loud! Change Google Maps from walking to driving with these easy steps:
Open Google maps and type in your destination
Select the “Directions” option under the map
Select your starting location
Tap on the car icon beneath the starting location and destination to receive driving directions
It’s as simple as that to get where you need to go!
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