Interested in creating your own custom Google Maps with detailed routes, directions, and points of interest? We'll show you how to make one in just a few clicks.

To make your layered custom map, sign into your Google Maps account and open or create a map. Add and name a layer, like "cool bars," then explore and save certain businesses to your layer.

With just a few smart tips, Google Maps can become your personal trip planner that makes every journey memorable.

Look for Navigation (image above) Select Google Maps instead of Apple Maps (image below) That's all you need to do to make Google Maps the default navigation app on your iPhone.

Start with Google Maps and Google Earth, then explore more than 15 other map apps that work well on a Chromebook.

Follow the methods laid out here to save Routes on Google Maps for all major platforms such as Windows, Android, and iOS for quick future access.

If you’re using a Google Maps mobile app, you can tap Measure distance to see how far it is from this pin to another point (or several other points) on the map in a straight line.

Users can add their home address to Google Maps to make it easy to find. Once registered, friends, family, and delivery ...

How to calibrate Google Maps on an Android phone Google Maps has a built-in tool to calibrate your location. Before you use it, make sure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi and your cellular network.