Maps - Navigate & Explore

Navigate the world with confidence using Maps - Navigate & Explore, the ultimate navigation app that combines real-time GPS guidance with intelligent route planning for every journey. Whether you're driving, walking, cycling, or using public transport, get turn-by-turn voice and on-screen directions optimized for your travel style.

Reach your destination faster and smarter. Access live traffic data to avoid congestion, and benefit from automatic rerouting when incidents or road closures occur. Discover fuel-efficient route options to save money on every trip, and seamlessly catch buses, trains, or ride-share services with real-time updates integrated directly into your navigation. Need an alternative? Find bike or scooter rentals to get around more flexibly.

Explore before you arrive, making every trip stress-free. Use Street View to preview parking areas, entrances, and the surrounding neighborhood before stepping foot in a new place. Experience landmarks, parks, and entire routes through Immersive View, complete with weather forecasts so you're always prepared. Save your favorite spots in custom lists and share recommendations with friends and family. With offline maps, you'll never lose your way even in areas with poor signal coverage.

Discover over 250 million businesses and places worldwide, from hidden local restaurants to essential services. Browse user reviews, photos, and detailed information to make informed decisions. Filter restaurants by cuisine, price, hours, and ratings; check how busy a venue is before arriving to avoid crowds; and use Lens in Maps to see walking directions overlaid on the real world around you. Ask specific questions about any place—from menu recommendations to parking availability—and get instant answers from the community.

Stay connected to a global map kept accurate by 500 million users who contribute updates every year, ensuring you always have the most current information. Order delivery and takeaway, make restaurant reservations, and book hotels without leaving the app. For Wear OS users, add tiles and complications to your smartwatch for quick access to search and navigation on the go.

Maps - Navigate & Explore empowers you to explore any destination like a local, with confidence and ease.