How to Plan Google Maps Routes to Avoid Highways

Planning a Route in Google Maps

• 🗺️ To start, input your desired destination and starting point in the Google Maps app.
• 📍 As an example, the video demonstrates navigating from Krakow to Warsaw.

Accessing Route Options

• ☰ To find route settings, tap on the three horizontal lines icon.
• 🛣️ Within the route options, select the 'Avoid Highways' setting.

Viewing the Updated Route

• ⏱️ After selecting 'Avoid Highways,' the app recalculates the route.
• 📈 The example shows that avoiding highways can nearly double the travel time.
• ✅ This feature allows for customized navigation, opting for local streets over major highways.