Use Turn by Turn Navigation on an iPhone or iPad
This article teaches you how to use your iPhone's or iPad's Apple Maps app like a GPS to get turn-by-turn instructions.
Contents
Steps
- Open your iPhone's Maps. This app resembles a road map. You'll likely find it on the Home Screen.
- Tap the "Search for a place or address" field. It's near the bottom of the screen.
- Type in your destination's name or address. As you type, location names will pop up below the text field.
- Make sure you correctly type the name of the location.
- Tap the location's name. It should appear below the text field.
- You can also tap Search in the bottom-right corner of the screen if no options pop up below the text field.
- Tap the blue Directions button. It's near the bottom of the screen.
- Tap a transportation option. These options are at the bottom of the screen and include the following:
- Drive - Default. Gives you a route best-suited to driving.
- Walk - Customizes your route for pedestrian travel.
- Transit - Shows you directions based on nearby bus routes.
- Ride - Lets you access ride services like Uber or Lyft. You must have the pertinent apps on your iPhone.
- Select a route you'd like to take. You can do so by tapping one of the blue lines on the map.
- You won't be able to do this if you selected the "Ride" transportation option.
- In some cases, your selected transportation option won't be available in your location.
- Tap GO. It's the green button near the bottom of the screen. Doing so will map out your route with each turn listed at the top of the screen; as you progress along it, your directions will update.
- You can also tap the bar at the bottom of the screen and then tap Details to view a turn-by-turn list of the trip's directions.
Tips
- The Maps app tracks your movement and will suggest alternate routes if you are slowed down by traffic congestion.
- Rather than manually locate a place, you can also ask Siri “How do I get to...” to bring up directions.
Warnings
- Always pull over or have a passenger control your iPhone or iPad while you drive when using turn-by-turn navigation.
- Make sure Location Services is turned on in your iPhone's Settings in order for turn-by-turn navigation to operate properly.
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