Get directions to a location

Navigation and battery life

Navigation is one of the most power-intensive apps, so when possible keep your phone plugged into a high-quality charger, especially if you're streaming music and/or using Bluetooth (also power-intensive features).

Get turn-by-turn directions with voice readout

Follow directions on a map in real-time, with or without voice readout. Get traffic updates and rerouted around issues on the way to your destination.

  1. Touch & hold from any screen. Or, touch on the Google Search widget.
  2. Press the Google Assistant button.
  3. Wait for a response.

  4. Say “Navigate to [destination].”

    You can say the name of a place or give an address.

To learn about setting a time of arrival, seeing street view, and other features, read Google's help.