Quick Guide: Placing Several Pins at Once in Google Maps Made Simple

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What to Know

• Make a custom map with Google My Maps to drop multiple pins.
• To add a pin to your map, search for it or select it on the map, then chooseAdd to map .
• Create a driving route layer by choosing any destination and selecting the directions icon.

In this article, you’ll learn how to drop multiple pins on Google Maps so you can create a multi-destination itinerary.

How to Drop Multiple Google Maps Pins

When you type a location in Google Maps and selectDirections , you’ll see just two pins: your starting location and your destination. To add more pins to the map, you’ll need to create and customize your own map.

1. Open Google My Maps and then follow these directions to create a custom map .
   
2. Type a location into the search bar above the map. As you type, you can choose the correct location from the dropdown list.

3. Once you select a location, it’ll drop your first pin onto your custom map. SelectAdd to map .

Select a pin for formatting options that let you change the icon and color. You can even select the camera icon to add a custom photo or video for that location.
4. Another method to drop a pin on your map is to select the location icon under the search field. This will change your cursor to crosshairs. Select any location on the map and a new pin will appear there.

5. Give this location a title and then selectSave to store your new pin on the map.

6. A third method to drop new pins is to select an existing location on the map. This will open a window with the location details. SelectAdd to map to pin this as another location in your itinerary.

7. To reorder your itinerary list, select a location from the list on the left and drag it up or down.

Your custom map with all your pinned locations is useful when traveling because you can access it anywhere, including in the Google Maps mobile app.

Converting Your Map Into a Driving Route

Navigating to individual locations you’ve pinned is useful, but what if you want to plot out an actual driving route? You can also do this inside your custom map.

1. Get started creating your driving route by selecting the first of your destinations. Once it’s selected, select thedirections icon under the search field.
   
2. You’ll see a new layer appear in the left pane withDriving identified under the layer name. The location you selected will appear first in your driving route.
   
3. In the route location field, type the name of the next destination. You’ll see the location listed under the name of your locations layer. Choose the location and it’ll appear as the next stop in your driving route.
   
4. Once you’re finished adding all stops, you’ll see your route outlined on the map with a blue line.
   
5. To use your driving route while traveling, select the three dots to the right of the layer name and chooseStep-by-step directions .
   

How to Add Stops on Google Maps

FAQ

• How do I drop multiple pins on the Google Maps app?
  While you can’t drop multiple pins, you can drop pins on Google Maps for your smartphone one at a time by entering an address in the search bar or tapping and holding the screen to drop a pin manually. To view maps you’ve created in a web browser in the mobile app, open Google Maps on your phone and tap Saved > Maps .
• What is the maximum number of pins you can drop on Google Maps?
  When you use Google Maps to create a custom map , you can have a total of 10 layers per map and 2,000 pins or places per layer.

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