2 days Ago By Abner Li
Google Maps has made a small redesign to the heavily used directions interface that provides an overview of trip details. Previously, Google Maps displayed the trip overview in three dense lines, which left a lot of empty space on the right. The color-coded duration is now split over two lines on the left-hand side, and much larger than before.
It’s a good way to emphasize that primary piece of information. New today is “Arrive hh:mm AM/PM” with the trip details, like “Fastest route, despite the usual traffic.” Old vs.
new The final line includes the distance, which is still quite prominent, and other trip details like any toll fees and savings. This redesign applies to all modes of transport, with previous text-heavy screens benefiting a great deal. To my eye, this approach is less dense and makes better use of that bottom sheet, especially width-wise.
We’re seeing this change widely rolled out with version 25.13.06 of Google Maps for Android.
It’s not yet live on iOS. More on Google Maps: Gemini in Google Maps will find places saved in your screenshots Google fixes missing Maps Timeline history, backups can now be restored Google Maps for iPhone gets sheet & directions redesign, improves reachability.
