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Driving Directions — free route planner
Plan a driving, walking, bicycling, or public-transit route between any two addresses or GPS coordinates. Map, ETA, and turn-by-turn directions load directly from Google Maps. No signup, no API key.
Plan a route
What is a driving directions tool?
A driving directions tool calculates the best route between two places and shows it as a map plus a list of turn-by-turn steps. The version here is powered by Google Maps, which combines a worldwide road graph, historical traffic patterns, and real-time traffic feeds to pick the path with the lowest predicted travel time — not always the shortest distance.
This is why two routes between the same two points can differ. One may be shorter in kilometers but slower in minutes because of jams; the other may take a longer-looking detour because the algorithm knows the closer route is currently blocked. Beyond driving, the same engine handles walking (pedestrian paths, stairs, crossings), bicycling (bike lanes where mapped), and public transit (schedules, transfers, walking segments).
How to use this tool
- Enter the origin. Any address, landmark, business name, or paste a coordinate pair like
31.5497, 74.3436. Click Use my location to start from where you are right now. - Enter the destination. Same — any address, business, or coordinate.
- Pick the travel mode. Driving is the default. Walking, bicycling, and public transit are also available; each uses a different routing algorithm.
- Click Get directions. The route appears on a map with estimated time and distance. Turn-by-turn steps are visible in the embedded view.
- Click Open in Google Maps for the full interactive route — multi-stop waypoints, alternative routes, live traffic overlay, and shareable links.
Why use GetMyLocations?
No API key
Works without a Google API key, signup, or billing. The embed URL is publicly accessible.
Four travel modes
Driving, walking, biking, and transit — one dropdown switch, no separate tools to learn.
Use my location
One-click origin from your GPS, perfect for "directions from where I am right now".
Swap button
Reverse origin and destination in one click — useful for return-trip ETAs.
Direct Maps handoff
Open the same route in Google Maps for multi-stop waypoints and live traffic.
Lazy-loaded
The iframe only loads after the page is interactive, so first paint stays fast.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get directions from my current location?
Click the Use my location button under the origin field. Your browser will ask for GPS permission and fill in your current coordinates as the starting point. Then enter a destination and click Get directions.
Does this support walking and public transit?
Yes. Pick driving, walking, bicycling, or public transit from the travel-mode dropdown. Each uses a different routing algorithm. Transit only works in cities with mapped public-transport schedules — small towns may have no transit option available.
Why is the ETA different from another app?
Routing services use different traffic data, road preferences, and update frequencies. A 5–15% difference between Google, Apple, and Waze is normal. Real-time traffic conditions and the routing engine's preferences (toll avoidance, highway preference) explain the rest.
Can I add multiple stops (waypoints)?
The embed supports a single origin and single destination. For multi-stop routes, click Open in Google Maps and add waypoints there using the + button.
Does this need a Google API key?
No. The tool uses Google Maps' public embed URL, which does not require an API key, signup, or billing. There is no quota — plan as many routes as you like.
Does it work offline?
No. The embed loads map tiles and live route data from Google's servers. For offline directions, download the area in advance through the official Google Maps mobile app.