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This is the question that keeps landing in my inbox: “How can I save gas?” Okay. Recently, I have a pain every time I stop with the pump.
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When the tank is full, there is a way to make it last a little longer. Anyone can do this with the help of the GPS app.
Algorithms are good at predicting
In most cases, if you drive to the same few places, you may not tell you how to get there using the mapping app. You can use it to find traffic, road closures, and better routes.
Traffic is more than just frustrating. It is also bad for fuel economy. Each time you step on the brakes, you use more power to move the car back. These burn fuel and reduce miles per gallon. High-traffic driving also means increased idle time and increased wear on brakes and engine components.
It’s easy to open the navigation app and see what’s happening now, but what if you want to see what’s expected tomorrow or next week?
Whether you’re using Apple Maps or Google Maps, you can get fairly accurate traffic forecasts for future dates based on the normal circumstances of that date and time. You can then fine-tune your departure time to find the ideal time to get out on the road.
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How to Plan the Most Efficient Routes in Apple Maps
With Apple Maps, you can set departure and arrival times based on road and traffic conditions.
Here’s how to check traffic conditions based on your departure time.
- Open the map app and tap Search map Field.
- Please enter destination Select from the results.
- Tap directionThen tap Depart now..
- Tap Depart atchoose date When time Then tap end..
- You can see the traffic, distance, and time for your trip.
- Tap go Next to the desired route.
You can also set your preferred arrival time to see the best time to depart.
- Open the map app and tap Search map Field.
- Enter your destination and select from the results.
- Tap direction Then tap Depart now..
- Tap arrivalchoose date When time, Then tap end..
- You can see the traffic, distance, and time for your trip and leave by time.
- Tap go Next to the desired route.
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Save time and gas with Google Maps
Google Maps works as well. The app can plan future trips while analyzing predicted traffic, routes and road conditions along the way.
Here’s how to set the scheduled date and time for your trip.
- Open Google Maps search Field.
- Enter destination Select from the results.
- Tap direction Then tap 3 dot button To the right of the location field.
- Tap Set departure or arrival time..
- select Depart at Enter date When time, Then tap end..
- You’ll see various route options and details such as time and distance.
- Select a route and tap start..
Want to know when to leave to arrive at a place at a particular time? Method is as follows.
- Open Google Maps search Field.
- Enter your destination and select from the results.
- Tap direction Then tap 3 dot button It is on the right side of the location field.
- Tap Set departure or arrival time..
- select arrival Enter with date When time Then tap end..
- Details such as various route options, distances, and recommended departure times are displayed.
- Select a route and tap start..
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