Get driving directions from your current location in Maps on iPhone

In the Maps app , you can get detailed driving directions to your destination.

Get directions for driving

Ask Siri. Say something like: “Give me driving directions home.” If multiple routes appear, tap Go for the route you want. Or wait a moment and let Siri select a route for you. Learn how to ask Siri.

Or without asking Siri, you can do the following:

Tap your destination, such as a landmark on a map, or touch and hold any spot on the map.
Tap Directions, tap , then tap Go for the route you want.
Note: Before you tap Go, you can select other route options. For example, you can choose to avoid tolls or highways.

As you travel along your route, Maps speaks turn-by-turn directions to your destination. You can turn off voice directions, change the volume, or change the audio output device. See Change audio settings for turn-by-turn directions in Maps on iPhone.

To end the directions at any time, tap End, or say something like “Hey Siri, stop navigating.”

A map showing a driving route, including a direction to take a right turn in 300 feet. Near the bottom of the map, the arrival time, travel time, and total mileage appear to the left of the End button. Share ETA appears at the bottom of the screen.

When Do Not Disturb While Driving is turned on, or if iPhone auto-locks, Maps stays onscreen and continues to announce directions. Even if you open another app, Maps continues to give you turn-by-turn directions. (To return to Maps from another app, tap the banner across the top of the screen.)

Note: Instead of viewing turn-by-turn directions, you can see an overview map of your route or the entire list of driving directions. See See an overview of your route or its directions in a list in Maps on iPhone.

Share your driving ETA

As you follow turn-by-turn driving directions, you can let others know your estimated time of arrival (ETA).

Ask Siri. Say something like: “Share my ETA.” Learn how to ask Siri.

Or without asking Siri, you can do the following:

With turn-by-turn directions showing, tap the route card at the bottom of the screen, then tap Share ETA.
Choose one or more suggested contacts, or tap Contacts to find a contact.
You can do the following during your trip:
- Stop sending ETA information: Tap Sharing ETA at the bottom of the screen, then choose a contact.
- Replace the Sharing ETA card with the route card: Tap on the Sharing ETA card.

People using devices with iOS 13.1, iPadOS 13.1, or later receive a Maps notification with your ETA, and they can track your progress in Maps. People using devices with earlier versions receive the notification through iMessage. People using other mobile devices receive an SMS message.

Note: Standard carrier data and text rates may apply.

To turn off Share ETA, go to Settings > Maps > Navigation & Guidance.

Show or hide the compass or the speed limit

Go to Settings > Maps, tap Driving (below Directions), then turn Compass or Speed Limit on or off.

Turn-by-turn voice navigation is not available in all countries or regions. See the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website.

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iPhone User Guide

Get driving directions from your current location in Maps on iPhone

Get directions for driving

Share your driving ETA

Show or hide the compass or the speed limit