How to Use Google Maps for Directions

Using either the Map or the Map Listing along the left hand side, will provide you with directions to the location of your choice.

Getting directions with the Map

To begin, click on a requested location on the map

Click Requested Location
Once clicked, a bubble from the map will appear

Map Bubble
Next, in the ‘Get Driving Directions to here From:’ text field, enter your starting point. For instance, the address of your hotel or your home address.

Address Entered
*Please Note:The address must be entered straight across. For example:
222 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244
Finally, click GO! and a new browser window will display the directions to the requested location.

Getting directions with the Map Listing

Below the map on the left hand side, there will be a list of locations. Select the location from which you want directions to.

Select a List Item

Next to the list, content will be generated containing generic directions to the location requested.

Generic Directions

Scroll to the bottom of the page below the generic directions and a text field labeled ‘Get Driving Directions to here From:’ will appear. In the text field, enter your starting point. For instance, the address of your hotel or your home address.

Address Entered

*Please Note: The address must be entered straight across. For example:
222 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244

Finally, click GO! and a new browser window will display the directions to the requested location.

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