How to Use Multi-Stop Route Planning in Apple Maps

Since its introduction, Apple Maps has evolved and made a name for itself as a reliable navigation app. In the latest version of iOS, you can now add multiple stops to your route, allowing you to plan the most efficient path for your next road trip.

Why You’ll Love This Tip

• Plan your route in advance, ensuring you follow the best path
• Easily determine when to leave in order to reach your destination on time

How to Add a Stop on Apple Maps

Adding an additional stop in Apple Maps is as easy as navigating to any other location. After following the steps below, you'll be ready to get rolling on the fastest route.

1. Open the Maps app.
   
   
2. Tap the search bar and enter a location to navigate to.
   
   
3. Tap Directions.
   
   
4. Tap Add Stop.
   
   
5. Tap the search bar and enter a second location that you wish to stop at.
   
   
6. Tap Add Stop.
   
   
7. Tap and hold the three lines to drag and rearrange your locations.
   
   

Apple Maps Route Planner for a Future Date

Once you have your multi-stop route planned out, you can then change the date of when you wish to depart or arrive.

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1. Tap the box that says Now.
   
   
2. In the Leave at tab, you can select the day that you plan to leave for your trip.
   
   
3. Tap the box next to Time to select the time of day that you plan to leave.
   
   
4. Tap Done.
   
   
5. Apple Maps will show your multi-stop route with an estimated arrival time based on how traffic is predicted for your chosen day.
   
   
6. You can also tap the Arrive by tab.
   
   
7. Tap the day you wish to arrive.
   
   
8. Select the time you would like to arrive by.
   
   
9. Tap Done.
   
   
10. Apple Maps will suggest what date and time you should leave in order to arrive by your selected day and time.
    
    

Now that you know how to use multi-stop route planning on your iPhone, you can easily prepare your ideal road trip well in advance.