Getting Directions

Many times you want to know where you are and the shortest route to get to your destination. Not only can your iPad show you the fastest driving directions, but it can also show you public transportation options or directions for walking. All you need to know is your current location and your destination.

Getting Directions to a Specific Address

If you know a specific address that you want to go to, you can type that address into the Maps app and get driving, mass transit, or walking directions to your destination by following these steps:

  1. From the Home screen, tap Maps. The Maps screen appears.

  2. Tap the Directions tab in the upper-left corner of the screen. The upper-right corner of the screen displays Start and End text fields, ...

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