Use Google Maps on CarPlay

To search and add stops along your route, use Google Maps on Apple CarPlay. You can find details about your stops, like gas prices and detour times.

What you need

• iPhone 5 and above
• iOS 12 and above
• Google Maps version 5.24 and above
• CarPlay supported car model

Navigate via CarPlay

1. On your CarPlay, open the Google Maps app .
2. In the top bar, tap Add destination. 
3. Select a destination. 
4. Tap Go.

Report traffic incidents during navigation

Important: Some incidents can only be reported in certain countries.

To help improve Maps, you can share information along your route. Reports are anonymous and appear on the map where you add them on your route:

1. While you navigate, on the side of your screen, tap Report .
2. On the “Report” screen, choose the type of incident you want to report:
   • Crash 
   • Slowdown 
   • Mobile speed camera 
   • Police 
   • Construction
   • Lane closure
   • Stalled vehicle 
   • Object on road 

Tip: Only make a report if it's safe to do so.

View & vote on traffic incidents reported by others

If someone else reported a traffic incident, you’ll find it on the map as you move closer. Depending on your alert settings, you may also hear a warning.

When you're near the incident, you’ll find a prompt that asks “Is this still here?.” To let others know if the report is still true, tap Still there or Not there.

Search for stops during navigation

1. To show the top menu bar, tap anywhere on the screen while you navigate.
2. Tap Add Stop.
3. Select a destination:
   • Gas stations 
   • Restaurants 
   • Grocery stores 
   • Coffee shops 
   • Search :
     • Find a specific place: McDonald’s.
     • Find a type of place: drugstore.
       Tip: These categories may be different based on your location.
4. To cycle between search results, tap Before  or Next .
   Tip: The arrows only appear if there’s more than one search result.
5. Tap Add stop.

Remove a stop

• On your CarPlay: At the top right, tap Exit  Remove stop.
• On your iPhone: Tap X next to the stop you want to remove.
  Tip: If you don’t find your route information on your iPhone, tap the home button to find your stops.

Use voice search

1. To show the top menu bar, tap anywhere on the screen while you navigate.
2. Tap Add stop  Microphone .

Related resources:

• Get directions & show routes
• Use Google Maps on your Apple Watch