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Use siri, maps and the maps widget to get directions on iphone

You can get travel directions in the Maps app in several ways.

Important: To get directions, iPhone must be connected to the internet, and Precise location must be turned on. Cellular data rates may apply (see View or change cellular data settings on iPhone).

Use Siri to get directions

Without opening Maps or even looking at your iPhone, you can get directions by speaking to Siri.

Siri: Say something like:

  • “Get directions to the nearest coffee shop”

  • “Find a charging station”

  • “Give me directions home”

Learn how to use Siri

Tip: To use “home” or “work” when using Siri or searching in Maps, Add your home and work addresses to My Card in Contacts.

Get directions in Maps

  • Do one of the following:

    • Tap a destination (for example, a landmark on a map or a spot that you marked with a pin).

    • Touch and hold anywhere on the map.

    • Tap the search field, begin typing, then tap a result.

  • Tap the directions button on the place card.

    After you tap the directions button, you can choose a different mode of travel, a different starting point, and other options.

  • Tap Go for the route you want.

    After you tap Go, you can Share your ETS, get an overview of your route or a list of directions, add stops to your driving directions, and more.

Use the Maps widget

To quickly get directions to a likely destination and track your ETA during navigation, add the Maps widget to your Home Screen.

Get directions with other devices

You can also gets directions using these devices:

Choose your default mode of travel

Maps defaults to your preferred way to travel when providing directions. To change your preference, do the following:

  1. Tap your picture or initials at the top right of the search card, then tap Preferences.

    If neither your picture nor initials appears, tap Cancel next to the search field, or tap the search field, then tap Cancel.

  2. Tap Driving, Walking, Transit, or Cycling.

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