How Do I Download Google Maps for a Road Trip?

By Robert Palmer

Are you planning a road trip and looking for the best ways to navigate through unknown terrain? The answer is Google Maps!

Google Maps is a popular navigation app that helps you find the best route to your destination. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to download Google Maps for your road trip.

Step 1: Install Google Maps

The first step is to ensure that you have Google Maps installed on your smartphone. If you don’t have it already, simply go to the App Store (for iOS) or Play Store (for Android) and search for Google Maps. Once found, click on ‘Install’ to download and install it on your device.

Step 2: Download Offline Maps

The next step is to download offline maps of the region you will be traveling through. This feature allows you to access maps without an internet connection, which can come in handy in areas with poor network coverage.

  • Open the Google Maps app.
  • Tap on the Menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen.
  • Select ‘Offline maps’ from the menu.
  • Tap on ‘Select Your Own Map’ button.
  • Move and zoom in/out of the map until it covers all areas you will be traveling through.
  • Click on ‘Download’ button at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3: Access Offline Maps

Now that you have downloaded offline maps, let’s learn how to access them:

  • Open Google Maps app.
  • You will now see all the downloaded maps on your phone.
  • Select the map that covers your current location or destination.
  • Tap on ‘Start’ to begin navigation in offline mode.

Step 4: Update Offline Maps

It’s essential to keep your offline maps updated regularly, especially if you are traveling through different regions. Here’s how you can update them:

  • Open Google Maps app and tap on the Menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen.
  • You will see all downloaded maps on your phone, and those that require an update will have a ‘Update’ button next to them.
  • Tap ‘Update’ to refresh the map data with new information.

Congratulations!

You now know how to download Google Maps for a road trip. With these simple steps, you can access maps even when you don’t have an internet connection.

It’s always better to be prepared while traveling, and downloading offline Google Maps is one way to do so. Happy travels!