{"id":9426,"date":"2022-03-16T11:24:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T11:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=9426"},"modified":"2024-09-26T08:46:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T08:46:56","slug":"plan-road-trip-with-google-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/road-trips\/plan-road-trip-with-google-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan Your Road Trip with Google Maps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Google Maps is a convenient tool to use when planning a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/road-trips\/15-best-places-to-road-trip-in-the-us\/\">road trip<\/a>. Not only is it a way to plan routes and share them with friends and travel companions, but Google Maps also lets you pinpoint sites, museums and even restaurants you might want to visit. This is a perfect way to keep your ideas and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/road-trips\/the-ultimate-guide-to-road-trips-in-america\/\">plans<\/a> organized, in one place and easily editable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/\">Book Car Rental for your Road Trip<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have an idea of where you want to go, it\u2019s time to get started planning your trip with Google Maps. Start by logging into Google My Maps with your standard Google account. In the top left corner, you\u2019ll find the \u201cCreate a New Map\u201d button, and this is where the planning starts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"344\" height=\"108\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/google-my-maps.png\" alt=\"Google My Maps create a new map button\" class=\"wp-image-9988 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/google-my-maps.png 344w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/google-my-maps-300x94.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 344px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 344\/108;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Start your route planning by clicking on &#8220;Create a new map&#8221;.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making a map with layers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you should know about are layers, and how to create them. Google Maps allows up to 10 layers to be made, and they can be used however you find useful. The layers can be applied for each day of the road trip or maybe you find it more useful for them to be layered by restaurants, hotels, sites, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a new layer by clicking on the \u201cAdd layer\u201d button on the left. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"294\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Inkedadd-layer-google-maps_LI.jpg\" alt=\"Add layer on Google Maps circled in red\" class=\"wp-image-9983 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Inkedadd-layer-google-maps_LI.jpg 313w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Inkedadd-layer-google-maps_LI-300x282.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 313px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 313\/294;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on &#8220;Add layer&#8221; to add multiple layers to your map.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure to name your layers so it\u2019s not confusing later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"294\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Inkedrename-layer_LI.jpg\" alt=\"How to change the layer title circled in red.\" class=\"wp-image-9984 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Inkedrename-layer_LI.jpg 307w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Inkedrename-layer_LI-300x287.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 307px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 307\/294;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Change the name of each layer for clarity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is where you can start pinpointing the places you\u2019re interested in or have researched.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The useful thing about layers is mainly visual. It\u2019s a way to not have a cluttered map with the possibility of hiding and viewing your map by these layers you\u2019ve set. To choose the viewed and hidden layers, click on the square next to the name of each layer. As for editing them, click on the button with three dots next to the title of each layer to change its name or delete it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding pins to a map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To add pins to your map, make sure you\u2019re in the layer where you want to add your pin and search for the name of the landmark, restaurant or other destination. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"129\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/pin-search-google-maps.png\" alt=\"Google Maps search box for adding a point of interest to the map.\" class=\"wp-image-9986 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/pin-search-google-maps.png 486w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/pin-search-google-maps-300x80.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 486px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 486\/129;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Type your point of interest in the search box.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An information box of the place will pop up. In the bottom left corner of it click on \u201cAdd to map\u201d. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"242\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Inkedadd-pin_LI.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9985 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Inkedadd-pin_LI.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Inkedadd-pin_LI-300x196.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 370px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 370\/242;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on &#8220;Add to map&#8221; to add a pin for your point of interest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you need ideas, you can let Google Maps do the work and type more generic keywords like \u201cItalian restaurant\u201d into the search bar and suggestions will appear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a road trip route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, the next step is to add any routes you have planned to your Google Maps road trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To do this, click on the symbol with three circles connected by lines that says &#8220;Draw a line&#8221; when you hover over it, under the search bar. Here you can add driving routes as well as walking routes, from point A to point B. You can also add multiple stops in between if you need to. Google Maps, in this case, finds the most direct journey for you. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"90\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Inkedroute-search_LI.jpg\" alt=\"Google Maps route selection icon\" class=\"wp-image-9987 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Inkedroute-search_LI.jpg 484w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Inkedroute-search_LI-300x56.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 484px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 484\/90;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on the icon and select &#8220;Add driving route&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>However, keep in mind a layer cannot have both route directions and pins of places, and the layer only allows one route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To save your Google Maps road trip, you don\u2019t need to do anything, your browser automatically saves it to your Google account. 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