Google Maps is making your favorite navigator smarter, more helpful, and just easier to talk to

Maps is also using Gemini to get smarter about how it phrases navigation instructions. Expect to get a lot less “turn in 500 feet” and more useful contextual information, like turns based on landmarks ...

How to save a route in Google Maps for quick directions

You can save a route in Google Maps with the "Pin" feature, as long as you're driving or using public transport.