Google Maps Offline Navigation

[Th3InfamousI]

After this past weekend trip and getting to a few rural areas without data service on my cell I looked into downloading google Maps. To my pleasant surprise they just released an update that allows for a download.

Simply go into Google and in the menu you can select offline areas. You can download as many areas as you want but they limit a single area to 120,000sq KM.

The Maps expire in 29 days unless your on a WIFI connection to receive updates.

I thought this was a great way to prepare for a trip! Can't tell you how many times I've been somewhere and needed a map. Try to find a map at a gas station these days is a feat.

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[HMAN]

Great find Eric. Thanks for sharing. For sure gonna be using that feature....

 

[Mickeetwo]

Good find..... Rode the Blue Ridge Parkway in June and a lot of area's did not have cell service. I needed Google Maps a couple of times in the Smokies (do a lot of back roads) and no service. Thanks Eric

 

[Jersey Big Mike]

After this past weekend trip and getting to a few rural areas without data service on my cell I looked into downloading google Maps. To my pleasant surprise they just released an update that allows for a download.

Simply go into Google and in the menu you can select offline areas. You can download as many areas as you want but they limit a single area to 120,000sq KM.

The Maps expire in 29 days unless your on a WIFI connection to receive updates.

I thought this was a great way to prepare for a trip! Can't tell you how many times I've been somewhere and needed a map. Try to find a map at a gas station these days is a feat.

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I use CO Pilot by ALK -- available for iPhone or Android -- DL the entire USA normally. 10 bucks and you get voice directions.
I send the music to the bluetooth and the GPS speaks ever when I have a turn.) Well worth the money.

 

[BWG56]

I have downloaded a MAPS app on my phone and it even pins where you are, I use it a lot.