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How to Avoid Tolls on Google Maps:

Get driving directions without tolls on Google Maps using the following directions:

  1. Download Google Maps in the App Store.
  2. Open the app and search for your destination.
  3. Tap the blue button or Route.
  4. Sidenote: you can tap the up and down arrows next to the search boxes to switch your “from” and “to” if needed.
  5. Enter your “from” address or use your current location.
  6. Tap the three vertical dots right of the search boxes.
  7. Select Route Options.
  8. Toggle on Avoid Tolls.
  9. To save your preference for avoiding tolls with Google Maps, toggle on Remember settings.
  10. Tap the back arrow to return to the map.
  11. Tap the blue circle with a white arrow pointing up to begin navigating.

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