A Threads post about a Google Maps shortcut has gone viral, showing that users can type a route such as “from A to B” or “A to B” directly into the search bar to bring up directions without separately entering start and destination fields. Reports say the post drew millions of views, with users reacting that they had used Google Maps for years without knowing the shortcut. Coverage also noted related tips being shared, including one-finger zooming, saving a parked car location, and searching for fuel or charging stops during navigation.
A Threads post sharing a Google Maps route-search shortcut goes viral
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The article says a “god-level” Google Maps trick is being hotly discussed online after a Threads post drew more than 2.63 million views. It explains that users can type a route directly as “from X to Y” in the search bar, or say it by voice, and Google Maps will automatically list route options. The report also rounds up other hidden tips, including one-finger zoom, saving a parking location, and searching for gas or charging stops during navigation.
The article says Google Maps has a convenient route-search trick: type or say “from Taipei Main Station to Taipei 101” to show transit options instantly without switching screens, and it works on both the mobile app and desktop. It also cites Samsung Smart Pavilion’s hidden tips, including one-finger zooming, saving a parked car’s location, and finding gas stations or charging stations during navigation through search or Gemini.
The article reports that a Threads user discovered a “hidden” Google Maps trick: typing “place A to place B” directly in the search bar automatically opens route planning between the two locations. It says the post drew more than 2.7 million views and 80,000 shares, with many users reacting that they had used Google Maps for years without knowing this. The report also notes commenters shared another tip for zooming the map with one finger.
The article highlights a “hidden” Google Maps trick: typing “from place A to place B” directly into the search bar can instantly generate a route, avoiding separate start and destination entries. It says a Threads post demonstrating the shortcut has drawn more than 2.63 million views, quoting users shocked that they had used maps for 30 years without noticing. The report says NOWnews tested the desktop version successfully and adds three other lesser-known tips from Samsung Smart Pavilion.
The article reports a viral Threads post showing that typing “A to B” in Google Maps can instantly plan a route between two places, instead of separately entering a starting point and destination. It says the post drew 2.19 million views and quotes users lamenting that they had “used Google Maps wrong all these years.” The report also notes user-shared tips for finding road intersections with “&” and saving a parked car location.