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Get turn-by-turn directions in Maps on iPad

In the Maps app , get detailed, turn-by-turn directions for driving, transit, and walking routes (not available in all regions).

To get directions, iPad must be connected to the Internet. To get directions involving your current location, Location Services must be on. (See Set which apps know your location on iPad.)

Hear turn-by-turn driving directions (Wi-Fi + Cellular models)

Ask Siri. Say something like: “Give me directions home.” Learn how to ask Siri.

Without asking Siri, you can also find a driving route, then tap Go.

As Maps follows your progress, it speaks turn-by-turn directions to your destination. To end directions at any time, tap End, or say something to Siri like “Stop navigating.”

A road map of New York City showing driving directions. A banner in the upper left gives the direction to start on Central Park West, with the next instruction to turn west on 62nd Street. A card in the lower left shows an estimated arrival at 9:12 for a 42 minute drive for 11.3 miles. Appearing on the card is a button, labeled End, to stop navigating. Also appearing on the card are buttons labeled Gas Stations, Dinner, Coffee, Overview, Details, and Audio.

Do any of the following at any time during your trip:

View turn-by-turn directions in a list: Tap the route card, then tap Details.
Make a stop along your route: Say something to Siri like “Find a gas station.” Or tap the route card, tap one of the suggested services (such as gas stations), then tap Go to add one to your route.
See the route overview: Tap the route card, then tap Overview.
To change the orientation of the overview map (so that the destination, instead of north, shows at the top of the screen), tap the map, then tap . To resume showing north at the top of the screen, tap the map, then tap again.
To return to turn-by-turn directions, tap the turn direction in the upper-left corner of the screen.

View turn-by-turn or stop-by-stop directions

Ask Siri. Say something like: “Transit directions to my dad’s work.” Learn how to ask Siri.

Without asking Siri, you can also find a transit, walk, or (on Wi-Fi-only models) driving route, then tap Go.

To end directions at any time, tap End, or say something to Siri like “Stop navigating.”

A transit map of New York City showing a train route to Prospect Park. A route card on the left shows stop-by-stop directions, including a train transfer and a 50-foot walk.

Do any of the following at any time during your trip:

See the next instruction: Swipe left on the instruction at the top of the screen.
View the directions in a list: Tap the route card, then tap Details.
See the route overview: Tap the route card, then tap Overview. To see more detail, tap the route card, then tap Zoom In.
Add a transit stop to your Favorites list and the transit line to the Maps Transit widget: See Add a transit stop to your Favorites list.

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iPad User Guide

Get turn-by-turn directions in Maps on iPad

Hear turn-by-turn driving directions (Wi-Fi + Cellular models)

View turn-by-turn or stop-by-stop directions