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How to Avoid Toll Roads With GPS Apps

Use Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze and cruise without worry

By Molly McLaughlin Molly McLaughlin Senior Editor & Content Strategist Molly K. McLaughlin has been a technology editor and writer for over a dozen years. She runs product reviews for Lifewire, overseeing the process from hands-on testing to publishing. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 25, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Connected Car Tech Navigation Android Auto Apple CarPlay

What to Know

Google Maps app: Enter your destination. Then, tap Directions > three-dot menu > Route Options > Avoid Tolls.Apple Maps app: Input your destination. Tap Directions and swipe up to select Driving Options. Then, under Avoid, turn on Tolls.Waze app: Tap Search > Settings Gear. Under Driving preferences, tap Navigation. Then, toggle Avoid toll roads to On. This article explains how to avoid toll roads using the Googe Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze apps for Android and iOS devices. It includes a second option for the Apple Maps app and information on using Google Maps and Apple Maps on a desktop computer.

How to Avoid Tolls With Google Maps

If you navigate with a GPS app, such as Google Maps, you get a heads up when tolls are on the planned route, and you can quickly plot out an alternative that avoids toll roads. The trip might take longer, but it could save you from sitting in traffic, in addition to the cost of the toll Here's how Google Maps makes it simple to avoid tolls. Open Google Maps app. Put in your destination. Tap Directions (be sure to select driving directions). Tap on the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner. Choose Route options from the drop-down menu. Tap the square next to Avoid tolls. You can also opt to avoid highways and ferries. On a desktop browser, the process is a bit different. First, input your destination, click Directions > Options > and select the box next to Tolls under the Avoid section. On the mobile app, your toll preference remains the default, but that preference displays above the map, so you can turn it off if you don't want to avoid tolls on a particular trip. On a desktop, that preference resets when you exit navigation.

How to Avoid Tolls on Apple Maps

Apple Maps has two ways to avoid tolls in its iPhone app. Open Settings. Go to Maps > Driving & Navigation. Under Avoid, choose Tolls. You also have the option to avoid highways. Alternatively, open Apple Maps and input your destination. Tap Directions, and swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Then tap Driving Options. Under Avoid, toggle Tolls to the On position. There's also a toggle for avoiding highways. These options remain in effect for the next time you use the app, but Apple offers faster routes with tolls (if applicable), so you can make an informed decision. On the Apple Maps desktop app, there's no option to avoid tolls. It offers you multiple routes, though, and indicates whether there are tolls along the way. You can also send navigation routes from your Mac to your iPhone, and then adjust toll settings once you're in the car.

How to Avoid Tolls on Waze

To avoid tolls when you are using the Waze app: Open Waze. Tap Search. Tap the Settings gear. Under Driving preferences, tap Navigation. Toggle Avoid toll roads to the On position. You can also adjust settings to avoid freeways and ferries and add toll/HOV passes. These settings remain the default until you change them, so it's a good idea to take a look before navigating. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Avoid Highways on Google Maps Waze Navigation vs Google Maps How to Plan an Alternate Route With Google Maps Can You Get Google Maps for iOS 6? How to Avoid Tolls on Google Maps How to Use Live View on Google Maps How to Find Alternate Routes on Google Maps How to Use Waze in Android Auto The 10 Best Road Trip Planner Apps for 2022 How to Use Maps on the Apple Watch How to Drop a Pin in Maps on iPhone How to Add Google Maps to CarPlay How to Change the Google Maps Navigation Voice The 5 Best Gas Apps to Help You Save at the Pump The 6 Best GPS Apps for iPhone of 2022 How to Fix It When Facebook Dark Mode Is Gone Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies