Use Siri, Maps, and the Maps widget to get directions on iPad

You can get travel directions in the Maps app in several ways.

Important: To get directions, iPad must be connected to the internet, and Location Services must be turned on. On Wi-Fi Cellular models, cellular data rates may apply. See View or change your cellular data account.

Use Siri to get directions

You can keep focused on the road by using Siri to get directions. While following driving, cycling, and walking directions in the Maps app, you can get an overview of your route and a list of upcoming turns. And by listening to turn-by-turn spoken directions on Wi-Fi Cellular models, you can follow driving, cycling, and walking directions without even looking at your iPad.

Siri: Say something like:

“Get directions to the nearest coffee shop”
“Find a charging station”
“Give me directions home”

Learn how to use Siri

Tip: To use “home” or “work” when using Siri or searching in Maps, add your home and work addresses to My Card in Contacts.

Get directions in Maps

Do one of the following:
- Tap a destination (for example, a landmark on a map or a spot that you marked with a pin).
- Touch and hold anywhere on the map.
- Tap the search field, begin typing, then tap a result.
Tap the directions button on the place card.
After you tap the directions button, you can choose a different mode of travel, a different starting point, and other options. See Select other route options in Maps on iPad.
Tap Go for the route you want.
After you tap Go, you can share your ETA, get an overview of your route or a list of directions, add stops to your driving directions, and more.

A map with two driving routes shown in the North Bay near San Francisco. The fastest route is selected.

Use the Maps widget

To get directions to a likely destination from the Home Screen or Today View, add the Maps widget.

A Home Screen with the Maps widget in the top-left corner.

Choose your default mode of travel

Maps defaults to your preferred way to travel when providing directions. To change your preference, do the following:

Tap your picture or initials at the top right of the search card, then tap Preferences.
If neither your picture nor initials appears, tap Cancel next to the search field, or tap the search field, then tap Cancel.
Tap Driving, Walking, Transit, or Cycling.

Use Maps on your Mac to get directions

Before a big trip or a day of cycling, you can plan your route on your Mac, and then share the details to your iPad. You must be signed in with the same Apple ID on both your Mac and your iPad.

In Maps on your Mac, create a route for your trip.
For information, see Plan a route on your Mac in the Maps User Guide.
Choose File > Share > Send to [your device].

You can also use Handoff to send directions from iPad to Mac. See Hand off tasks between iPad and your other devices.

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