Luckily, with “Google My Maps,” you can create a custom Google maps route. Additionally, you can also share it with your group and access it offline. So, in this article, we will guide you on how to do it.
How to Create a Custom Google Maps Route?
Firstly, you should create a map route in order to customize it. Also, when you create such maps, it will be saved on your Google drive automatically. You can share the map with your friends or families. To create a custom Google maps route, you should log in to Google Maps from your PC browser. You cannot create it from your mobile app.
Create a Map route
While creating a map route, you can provide the name and description for it as per your choice. Moreover, you can also add up to 10 layers on Google Maps. Here are the steps for it.
Customize Route
After creating a map route, you can now customize the route using different icons. You can add markers, draw lines or change destination points. To do so, you need to stay on the same page you’ve created the map. Check out the steps for it below.
How to Create a Custom Google Maps Route From Google Spreadsheets?
If you have proper place data on your spreadsheet, you can import them to create a custom Google maps route. You must have data like Latitude–Longitude, Place name, Address, and Vector geometry object in a WKT format. It is especially handy for plotting business contacts and locations. However, you can use it for your personal purpose too. Before you begin, you must ensure it is in the supported file format. You can import CSV, XLSX, GPX, KML, TSV, and KMZ file types. You can create the custom maps route by importing only on your PC’s web browser. Follow the given steps.
How to Customize Routes on Google Maps?
You can add a stop destination or manage your route options to customize routes according to your preference. You can find out the steps for the website and mobile below.
On Website
On Mobile App
