Get directions

  • Get driving directions. Tap the directions button, tap the driving directions button, enter the starting and ending locations, then tap Route. Or choose a location or a route from the list, if available. If multiple routes appear, tap the one you want to take. Tap Start to begin.

  • Hear turn-by-turn directions:  (iPhone 4s or later) Tap Start.

    Maps follows your progress and speaks turn-by-turn directions to your destination. To show or hide the controls, tap the screen.

    If iPhone auto-locks, Maps stays onscreen and continues to announce instructions. You can also open another app and continue to get turn-by-turn directions. To return to Maps, tap the banner across the top of the screen.

    With turn-by-turn directions, night mode automatically adjusts the screen image for easier viewing at night.

  • View turn-by-turn directions:  (iPhone 4) Tap Start, then swipe left to see the next instruction.

  • See the route overview:  Tap Overview.

  • View the directions as a list:  Tap the directions button.

  • Stop turn-by-turn directions:  Tap End.

  • Get directions from your current location. Tap the driving directions button on the banner of your destination. If you’re a walker, set your directions preference to Walking in Settings > Maps.

  • Get walking directions. Tap the directions button, then tap the walking directions button. Enter the starting and ending locations, then tap Route. Or choose a location or a route from the list, if available. Tap Start, then swipe left to see the next instruction.

  • Get public transit directions. Tap the directions button, then tap the public transit directions button. Enter the starting and ending locations, then tap Route. Or choose a location or a route from the list, if available. Download and open the routing apps for the transit services you want to use.

  • Find out about traffic conditions. Tap the Settings button, then tap Show Traffic. Orange dots show slowdowns, and red dots show stop-and-go traffic. To see an incident report, tap a marker.

  • Report a problem.  Tap the Settings button, then tap Report a Problem.