Share, send, or print directions from Google Maps

Troubleshoot issues sending directions to your device

Send directions to your phone or tablet

Important: On your computer and your phone or tablet, make sure that you’re signed in to the same account. If you’re asked to turn on notifications on your phone or tablet, tap Turn on notifications.

You can send directions you searched for on your computer to your phone or tablet. To send directions to your phone or tablet, you can’t have multiple destinations.

1. On your computer, open Google Maps.
2. Click Directions .
3. Enter your desired locations.
4. Choose a route.
5. Click Send to phone .
6. Select the device or email that you’d like to send the directions to.

Share directions with others

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
2. At the bottom right, tap Directions .
3. Enter your desired locations.
4. Choose a route.
5. At the top right, tap More   Share directions.
6. Choose an app to share directions.

Share a map or location with others

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
2. Search for a place or drop a pin on the map. 
   • Touch and hold the map to drop a pin.
3. At the bottom, tap the place’s name or address.
4. Tap Share .
5. Choose an app to share directions.

Related resources

• Update Google Maps
• Turn Google Maps notifications on or off