How to Draw on Google Maps
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Click +CREATE A NEW MAP in the upper-left corner to get started. (You can also select an existing map if you've already made one.)
To get started, enter a location in the search box and press Enter or Return on your keyboard. Select Untitled Map to name your map at any point. In the upper-left maps tools box, select Add Layer. Select Untitled Layer and name the layer Markers. Select Save. Select Add Marker and place the marker at the starting point of your route. In the Point One box, enter a name for your starting point and select Save. Select the Draw a Line tool. Select Add Driving Route. Click on your starting point to begin drawing the route, and then double-click on your ending point to stop drawing. My Maps will create your route. (A new driving layer will automatically appear.) You can add lines and shapes to further customize your map. Click Draw a line and select Add a line or shape.
Use the tool to draw lines to signify paths that are not observable on Google Maps or draw shapes to highlight a specific portion. Once created, you can add a note to the line or shape. Select Save.
How to Draw on Google Maps
Create custom routes with the My Maps App
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Expand Jump to a Section Step-by-Step: Create a Route on Desktop Mark Your Current Location Google My Maps for Android Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat to Know
My Maps in a browser: Plot the points > Draw a line > Add Driving Route. Use mouse to draw route.Mark current location: Create a map; type your address in the search bar. The Android My Maps app is no longer available; however, you can use My Maps in a mobile browser on your device. This guide will show you how to draw on Google Maps using Google's My Maps tool, which is accessible via desktop and mobile browsers. My Maps lets you create maps with custom information personalized to suit your needs.How to Create a Route With My Maps
Use the browser-based Google My Maps tool to draw a custom route. Go to My Maps in your browser and sign in to your Google account, if you aren't already signed in.Click +CREATE A NEW MAP in the upper-left corner to get started. (You can also select an existing map if you've already made one.)
To get started, enter a location in the search box and press Enter or Return on your keyboard. Select Untitled Map to name your map at any point. In the upper-left maps tools box, select Add Layer. Select Untitled Layer and name the layer Markers. Select Save. Select Add Marker and place the marker at the starting point of your route. In the Point One box, enter a name for your starting point and select Save. Select the Draw a Line tool. Select Add Driving Route. Click on your starting point to begin drawing the route, and then double-click on your ending point to stop drawing. My Maps will create your route. (A new driving layer will automatically appear.) You can add lines and shapes to further customize your map. Click Draw a line and select Add a line or shape.
Use the tool to draw lines to signify paths that are not observable on Google Maps or draw shapes to highlight a specific portion. Once created, you can add a note to the line or shape. Select Save.