Lock Down Your Google Maps Route with Strategic Stops

When sharing routes on Google Maps, users may encounter an issue where the app changes their chosen route. To prevent this, one can add intermediate stops along the way, effectively constraining the route to follow a specific path.

This technique is particularly useful for those who want to take a scenic route or avoid freeways. By adding strategic points of interest, users can guide Google Maps to stay on course and maintain their original route.

It's worth noting that while this method doesn't lock the app into a specific route, it does provide a way to keep the journey close to the chosen path. However, if a road is closed or there are other unforeseen circumstances, Google Maps will still override the user's plans and find an alternative route.

For those who need to add multiple stops, there's a limit of nine waypoints, including the final destination. If this limit is reached, users can split their journey into two routes, making the last stop on the first route the starting point for the second.