In the search bar, enter a destination or tap it on the map. Follow the on-screen instructions to help Maps find your location. Tip: Point your phone camera at buildings and signs across the street, instead of trees and people. Once Maps knows where you are, you'll get directions through the camera view on your screen.

See Google Maps in another language Google Maps automatically shows place names in a country's local languages, but on your computer, you can change your map language. On your computer, open Google Maps. Choose Language. Select a language.