Apple iPad - Use Maps
Here's how to use the Maps app on your iPad to find directions or your current location.
- From a Home screen, tapMaps
.
- Do one of the following:
- To find your current location, tap theLocation icon
(upper-right).
If applicable, tapAllow. - To add layers to the map:
- Tap theChoose Map icon
(upper-right above the location icon
).
For iOS 14.8 or older, tap theInfo icon(upper-right above the location icon).
- Select the layer(s):The following options may vary based on iOS version.
- Map
- Explore
- Driving
- Transit
- Satellite
- To show traffic info, tap theTraffic switchto turn on
.
This step does not apply to devices on iOS 15 and newer.
- To find driving directions:
- From the 'Search Maps' bar, enter the destination address then tapDirections.The default starting point is your current location. If desired, tapMy locationand change the 'From' address, then tapRoute.
- Choose the mode of transportation:
- Drive
- Walk
- Transit (not available in all areas)
- Cycling (not available in all areas)
- TapGOthen follow the directions.To list the directions, swipe up on the menu (lower-left) then tapDetails.