Google maps

[MrBlonde]

Been using Google Maps now for a while to plot my own routes,only trouble im finding is that on route it still wants to take me on different roads to what i have plotted.Is there a way round this so it just sticks to what i have set out?

Or even a better App?

 

[plenty]

TYRE or ITNConverter. Also allows you to export the route files so you can pre-programme your preferred satnav device.

 

[MrBlonde]

TYRE or ITNConverter. Also allows you to export the route files so you can pre-programme your preferred satnav device.

All i have is my phone tho mate,all my old sat navs are so old now.

 

[Tim.]

I use Tyre and an ancient TomTom XL I picked up on eBay for a tenner, but they really do the job well.

That said, there absolutely must be a better solution out there that allows you to use current tech without having to go 10 years back in time.

 

[MrBlonde]

Yep there must be mate,like a decent app as its nice & easy just to use your phone.Google maps is fine until it starts to add other routes to what you have set & sometimes gets confusing if your still on the right route. @Tim.

 

[Clio_fool]

Seems everything is geared towards getting to places in the shortest distance or time. Driving for pleasure is a crime these days!

 

[MrBlonde]

Its so frustrating as spend all that time plotting a decent route,then still trys to take you other ways

 

[Clio_fool]

CGTK - GPS Route Planner

www.cgtk.co.uk

Have a look at that Steve.

 

[plenty]

ITNConverter exports to Google Maps but it's a bit clunky to use in Maps, as you have to manually mark each waypoint visited.

I personally continue to use a standalone GPS device specifically as I like to pre-programme routes. All modern TomTom and Garmin devices have this capability but I actually prefer older TomTom devices as I find the map rendering on them far better than newer models.

For an app-based solution with this functionality check out Scenic or inRoute.

 

[dann2707]

This is exactly something that I wanted as I made a 80 mile route around the peaks to enjoy some of the best routes.

What I want to do is go on Google maps, plan the route by drawing where I wish to go, save that and Google maps will read out that exact route but nope.... Will take you the shortest way and that's even if you add loads of checkpoints.

It's an absolute nightmare and I'm surprised there isn't something properly out there for this very reason, especially as the car scene / driving scene is so big.

 

[dann2707]

This is exactly what you're after, I made that thread as I felt the same as u

https://cliosport.net/threads/route-planner-that-doesnt-divert-you.818924/

 

[Crayola]

I'm pretty sure some apps let you select 'scenic route' as an option?

 

[plenty]

Not sure about Android but Scenic and InRoute (both iOS only) are two apps that import GPX files.

Various programs such as Garmin BaseCamp, TomTom MyRouteApp, TYRE, ITNConverter allow you to plan routes and export them to GPX files.

 

[197.]

Make GPX files online/using your favourite software and import using a GPX reader on your phone. Plenty of options out there as bikers tend to also do this.

 

[Tim.]

When are you off on your trip @MrBlonde?

Im just planning my route for next weekend - plotting it in Tyre which I’ll save as a TomTom itinerary file (.itn) which I can then load onto my TomTom. I think it’s limited to 48 waypoints though.

Saturday home > Aberystwyth, then Sunday the return leg.

 

[plenty]

If you need more waypoints, split into ITN parts 1,2 etc.

 

[MrBlonde]

When are you off on your trip @MrBlonde?

Im just planning my route for next weekend - plotting it in Tyre which I’ll save as a TomTom itinerary file (.itn) which I can then load onto my TomTom. I think it’s limited to 48 waypoints though.

Saturday home > Aberystwyth, then Sunday the return leg.

Not started a route yet but,spending 2 days in the Brecons then upto Snowdonia for 2 nights mate

 

[MrBlonde]

Oh sorry mate going up on thursday then back on monday,your doing the same yep? @Tim.

 

[plenty]

Got pre-made Wales route files here if anyone needs them.

 

[Tim.]

Oh sorry mate going up on thursday then back on monday,your doing the same yep? @Tim.

I’m doing one night only, so it’ll be an early start on Saturday from near Reading, bang out as many miles as I can and end up in Aberystwyth for the night, all solo.

Sunday I’d like to hook up with the Trophys for a short while first thing, although there could end up being less than 5 of us this year, but my route is completely unplanned.

Got pre-made Wales route files here if anyone needs them.

I’m always up for new routes and roads to try, I’ll drop you a PM 👍

 

[Geddes]

Sorry it’s a bit late, just a quick one. I’m off on a trip from Durham to Fort William soon and I’d like to plan a trip route wise on my desk top using google maps, could I save that route onto a USB and put transfer that file to my car? Using my Apple Car Play or whatever it’s called?

 

[MrBlonde]

Bit of bump but,has anyone come across an App since the last post thats any good to use on your phone?.

 

[-Jamie-]

Never had any issues in Google maps? Make the route in a PC and you can drag it to wherever you want, Share the link to your phone then click it when you want to use it?


Copilot is a decent app for route planning as well, More directed at bikes but still seems pretty useable for cars

 

[Danith]

Google maps for me, it's so simple and works off voice commands, android auto etc.

Avoid tolls and all that jazz.

One thing I do wish it could do though (and google knows every inch of the planet it seems!) is to avoid roads with speed bumps!

 

[plenty]

The limitation of Google Maps when using turn-by-turn directions is you have to manually mark waypoints as visited.

Not used it myself but heard good things about Scenic - iOS only though.

 

[Darren S]

An interesting thread this - it's almost like the absolute inverse of what we got Microsoft MapPoint to do all those years ago at work.

Literally planning the most efficient route around several destinations - which makes sense for the commercial environment, but not so much when you want to drive for the sake of it.