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iPad User Guide

Get driving directions in Maps on iPad

You can get detailed driving directions to your destination.

When you drive in select cities, you see enhanced details for crosswalks, bike lanes, buildings, and a street-level perspective that helps you find the right lane as you approach complex intersections (supported models).

Note: Turn-by-turn spoken directions and directions for multiple stops aren’t available in all countries and regions. See the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website. Features for Wi-Fi + Cellular models require a cellular data plan and Cellular Data turned on in Settings 👁 Image
 > Apps > Maps. See View or change cellular data settings.

Get driving directions

  1. Go to the Maps app 👁 Image
    on your iPad.

  2. Touch and hold anywhere on the map or enter an address in the search field, then tap Directions or 👁 the Travel Mode button
    .

  3. Tap Go or Steps for the route you want to take.

    👁 An iPad showing a map with several driving route options to the same destination. Each route shows the estimated time and distance, and a Steps button to see detailed directions. Color coding on each route indicates traffic conditions.

Siri: Ask Siri something like, “Give me driving directions home.” Learn how to use Siri.

Estimate travel time for a future departure or arrival

  1. Go to the Maps app 👁 Image
    on your iPad.

  2. Touch and hold anywhere on the map or enter an address in the search field, then tap Directions or 👁 the Travel Mode button
    .

  3. Tap Now (below the destination), select a time or date for “Leave at” or “Arrive by,” then tap 👁 the Done button
    .

    The estimated travel time may change based on predicted traffic.

Avoid tolls or highways

  1. Go to the Maps app 👁 Image
    on your iPad.

  2. Touch and hold anywhere on the map or enter an address in the search field, then tap Directions or 👁 the Travel Mode button
    .

  3. Tap Avoid (below the destination), choose your options, then tap 👁 the Done button
    .

Show or hide the compass or the speed limit

If you have an iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular, you can show or hide the compass or speed limit.

  1. Go to the Settings app 👁 Image
    on your iPad.

  2. Tap Apps, then tap Maps.

  3. Below Directions, tap Driving, then turn Compass or Speed Limit on or off.

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