How To Save a Google Maps Route on PC Step-by-Step

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How to Save a Google Maps Route on PC

Knowing how to save a Google Maps route on a PC can help you access it later. Still, there’s no save button for the route. Instead, you can copy its link and save or share it for future access.

I’ll show you how to do so below, so you’ll always have your preferred routes at your fingertips. 

Let’s begin!

How To Save a Google Maps Route on a PC

Here are the steps:

  1. Open your browser and go to Google Maps.
  2. Tap on the directions icon beside the search button.
Directions icon
  1. Add your starting point and the destination.
Add points
  1. After adding your starting point and destination, Google Maps will create the route automatically.
Your route will be created
  1. Ensure you pick your preferred mode of transport. Google Maps will usually select the driving option, so it’s important to check.
Select a mode of transport
  1. You can customize your route by adding destinations, avoiding tolls, highways, and ferries, and selecting the distance unit.
Customize your route
  1. Once you create and customize your route, tap the copy link to save it in a text file. Alternatively, click Send directions to your phone. For this example, I’ll send directions to my phone.
Copy link
  1. I’ll select the email option.
Send to email
  1. Check your email and access the route.
Access the route

It’ll be available on any device logged in with your email address.

So, now you know how to save a Google Maps route on your PC. You can quickly revisit or share your journeys by copying and saving the route link. This method simplifies travel planning.

You can also rotate your map, measure the distance, or add a location for more control over your route.

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