3 Google Maps Tricks Every NYC Visitor Needs

Описание: Navigating New York City can feel daunting and overwhelming, but you can get around easily with the right tools and tips!

In this video, I’ll break down three Google Maps hacks, tips, and tricks that will save you loads of time and effort when mapping your route to your next must-see spot in NYC.

The three Google Maps features you must know for using the subway in NYC are:
1- Live View
2- Future Train Times
3- Route Filtering

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Table of Contents:
Intro (00:00)
1- Live View (00:31)
2- Future Train Times (01:06)
NYC Navigation Guide (02:20)
3- Route Filtering (02:42)
Recap & Next Steps (03:35)

1- Live View
New York’s streets can be confusing, especially when you pop up from the subway and aren’t exactly sure which cross street you’re on… enter Live View!

When using transit (or walking) directions within Google Maps, you will see an option for Live View for the walking section. Click Live View and then pan your camera around slowly so the camera can capture where you are.

Once you do this, Google Maps will tell you which direction to walk to get to your destination.

Step 1- Put your destination in and click “Directions,” and choose the walking option

Step 2- Click Live View

Step 3- Scan your surroundings

Step 4- An arrow will indicate which way to walk

2- Future Train Times
If you punch in a location for directions, it will show you the current times. But if you’re trying to plan how you’ll get from a dinner to a Broadway show tomorrow, that won’t help.

So, change the time of travel. Here’s how:
1- Enter your destination and click ‘get directions’
2- Ensure your starting point is accurate
3- Choose the transit option (train icon)
4- Right under that, you will see text that says ‘depart at (the current time)’
5- Click that and update your preferences accordingly. I recommend choosing the “Arrive By” option

Doing this ensures you will see accurate train times for when you’ll actually be traveling. As you can see in the image below, the route options are slightly different when a future arrival time is chosen.

3- Route Filtering
Some people want to avoid buses and only take the subway, or vice versa. And
you can do that in Google Maps!

When you choose the transit option for directions, you will find an “Options” menu on the right side of the top menu.

Once in the options menu, you can choose to prioritize specific modes of transportation!

You can also filter routes based on specific criteria like:
-Best route
-Fewest transfers
-Least walking
-Avoid stairs and escalators

Google Maps has amazing tools to help you navigate the New York City subway as a tourist or local.

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