Google Maps actually defaults to the slowest route now — here's how to fix it

Google Maps now defaults to fuel-efficient routes that can be slower. Disable this setting to get fastest navigation.

40+ hidden Google Maps settings that every user should be taking advantage of

Google Maps can help plan your entire trip for you and beyond if you're hip to all these time-saving shortcuts.
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Is Google Maps showing you a longer route? Check if this setting is enabled; here's how to change it immediately.

Google Maps: This happens due to the 'Fuel-Efficient Routes' feature in Google Maps. Google Maps is incredibly useful for ...
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These Google Maps search-along-route changes are one step forward, and one step back

Google Maps may be considering a change to its interface for adding stops to a route. Instead of seeing options on the map, you could choose them from a list, and also filter those results. The new ...