Use Siri, Maps, and the Maps widget to get directions on iPhone

You can get travel directions in the Maps app in several ways.

Important: To get directions, iPhone must be connected to the internet, and Precise Location must be turned on. Cellular data rates may apply (see View or change cellular data settings on iPhone).

Use Siri to get directions

Siri: Say something like:

Tip: To use “home” or “work” when asking Siri or searching in Maps, add your home and work addresses to My Card in Contacts.

Do one of the following:
- Tap a destination (for example, a landmark on a map or a spot that you marked with a pin).
- Touch and hold anywhere on the map.
- Tap the search field, begin typing, then tap a result.
Tap the directions button on the place card.
After you tap the directions button, you can choose a different mode of travel, a different starting point, and other options. See Select other route options in Maps on iPhone.
Tap Go for the route you want.
After you tap Go, you can share your ETA, get an overview of your route, turn off spoken directions, and more while following driving, walking, and cycling directions. See Things you can do while following a route in Maps on iPhone.

To quickly get directions to a likely destination and track your ETA during navigation, add the Maps widget to your Home Screen.

Maps defaults to your preferred way to travel when providing directions. To change your preference, do the following:

Tap your picture or initials at the top right of the search card, then tap Preferences.
If you don’t see your picture or initials, tap Cancel next to the search field, or tap the search field, then tap Cancel.
Tap Driving, Walking, Transit, or Cycling.

Depending on your mode of travel, you may be able to share your ETA, find a place to stop, and more while following directions. See Things you can do while following a route in Maps on iPhone.

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