Share a map or directions with others

You can share a location, directions, or a map. You can share:

• A place, business, or address
• A directions search
• A Street View image

You can't share:

• A map with your saved locations, which are private
• A map with a distance measurement
• A screenshot or image of the map itself

Share a map or location

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
2. Search for a place. Or, find a place on the map, then touch and hold to drop a pin.
3. At the bottom, tap the place's name or address.
4. Tap Share . If you don't see this icon, tap More   Share.
5. Choose the app where you want to share the link to the map.