Interested in creating your own custom Google Maps with detailed routes, directions, and points of interest? We'll show you how to make one in just a few clicks.

You can't make Google Maps your default navigation app, but there's a workaround. First, you'll create a Google account to sign in and access the full functionality of Google apps.

With just a few smart tips, Google Maps can become your personal trip planner that makes every journey memorable.

Get down to Street View for a closer look. Screenshot: Google Don’t forget Street View inside Google Maps: Click any road on the map, then choose Street View to see how it looks at street level.

Google Maps Glanceable navigation is now available on iPhone and Android - here's how to enable and use it.

Look for Navigation (image above) Select Google Maps instead of Apple Maps (image below) That's all you need to do to make Google Maps the default navigation app on your iPhone.