The way you use Google Maps will never be the same. Introducing Ask Maps, a new way for you to ask anything about anywhere, with help from the latest Gemini models. Rolling out now on Android and iOS in the US and India.

Gemini is coming to Google Maps navigation on CarPlay, bringing you a helpful, conversational assistant right to your in-car display. Try asking things like: 🚗 “What park is famous for gorgeous views overlooking the city?” 🌤️ “I want to go at a time when it’s not too busy and the weather will stay nice. Is now a good time?” 🧭 “Start navigating me there but make sure to avoid toll roads.” Rolling out now everywhere Gemini is available — just tap the Gemini icon in Google Maps on your car’s display to try it on your next drive.

Pegman is ready to hit the track. 🏁 Open Google Maps on desktop to Austin, Texas to see Pegman in his brand new McLaren Racing gear.

Papaya orange, now in Google Maps ✨🧡 The custom McLaren Racing avatar is officially live for turn-by-turn navigation. Swipe to see how to switch your vehicle icon in your settings.

Engineered for performance. Now built to be just 180 pixels tall. The McL40, now available to drive on Google Maps.

To those who take the time to include parking info in their reviews: We salute you. 🫡

There are two types of people in this world: 1️⃣ Those who set the map to north-up 2️⃣ Those who set the map to direction-up Tap the compass icon to flip back and forth while navigating. Which one are you?

We analyzed @GoogleMaps ratings, reviews, and searches for directions to create the first-ever Fan-Favorite Dining List across 10 cities: Atlanta, Chicago, London, Melbourne, Montréal, New York, San Francisco, Santiago, Seattle, and Tokyo. Dive into the data and learn more about the list: goo.gle/4iadiIv

What are people craving around the world? Our first-ever @GoogleMaps Fan-Favorite Dining List taps into Maps reviews, ratings, and searches for directions to analyze the biggest dining trends and popular restaurants across 10 global food hot spots: Atlanta, Chicago, London, Melbourne, Montréal, New York, San Francisco, Santiago, Seattle, and Tokyo.

at its narrowest point, Chile is 90km wide.

Ask Maps tip 💡 It can be tricky to find affordable gas nearby. Ask Maps showed me the range of prices at nearby stations — and even broke down costs by fuel type. Ask Maps makes it super easy to get timely, helpful, real-world details.

Pro tip: search "ok maps" for a shortcut that downloads your map for offline navigation.

things to do with Google Maps just because: 🍔 type “food” in the search bar like idc 🏡 check in on a random town on Street View to make sure they're good 🛑 learn a language through street signs 🌎 Zoom out to realize how small we are

Sightseeing with Dua’s Pegwoman 🗺️👀 From Mexico City to Tokyo, tour @DUALIPA's go-to spots on Google Maps with Service95. Find all of Dua's recommendations at goo.gle/dualipa #GooglePartner

Which of our favorite ultra-specific Ask Maps prompts will you try?

Pluto may have lost its planet status in 2006, but it still has a home on Google Maps. 🪐 If you want to explore the dwarf planet’s icy surface, here’s how to access space view: 1. Open Google Maps on desktop 2. Go to Layers > More > turn on "Globe view" 3. Switch to Satellite view 4. Zoom out completely 5. Select Pluto from the space menu

ICYMI, earlier this month @GoogleMaps launched Personal Intelligence in Ask Maps🗺️ No more switching between apps to find trip details, Ask Maps can reference your @Gmail booking details (flights, hotels, dining reservations, etc) to give you contextual, real-time recommendations on the go. (This feature is off by default, so you are always in control!)

It’s Canadian lake summer 🚣 Did you know Canada has over an estimated over 2 million, holding more than 60% of the world's total lakes? 🚤

Ask Maps will now recall past conversations so you can pick up planning right where you left off. Just try asking something like: "Remind me, what activities did you suggest for my trip to Seattle?" ✨

Ask Maps can now securely connect to your Gmail to recognize upcoming flight bookings, hotel stays, and dining reservations—so you can easily get directions and nearby place recs without digging through your inbox.