These Google Maps Hacks Will Change The Way You Travel

If you download the map beforehand, you can search for places, get directions and navigate when you have no bars and zero access to Wi-Fi.

Have to get from point A to point B but need to make stops at points C, D, and E first? With Google Maps, you can add multiple destinations to your journey and be able to efficiently navigate to and from each new stop.

Google Maps allows you to add pit stops along your way without having to exit your current navigation. And you can also see important information such as detour time added, gas prices, and ratings.

Whether you’re on the road, visiting a new country/city, or staycationing, there are curated lists of recommendations for the best local places for any occasion, budget, time of date, and taste. You can also become a Local Guide by sharing your own ratings, reviews, and photos.

Click on the thumbnail in the lower left corner to get a Street View of the area you’re going to.

Avoid traffic jams or train delays. You can easily get directions across different modes of transportation and compare ETAs on one screen.

Google Maps has indoor maps and floor plans of airports, malls, museums, and sports venues.

You can also see an estimated arrival time and cost.

Google Maps users with Location History enabled can open "Your Timeline," select a date from their recent vacation or everyday life, and add notes to help remember what they did that day or save important notes for later.

Avoid long lines at the store by checking out how busy it is before you leave. For many businesses — from restaurants to shops to museums — you can scroll down on the business information page to find the days a place is most popular and the busiest times on those days.