How to Avoid Tolls and Highways Using Apple Maps on iPhone

Google Mapsmay still be reigning supreme across platforms including Apple ecosystem but Apple Maps has covered a lot of grounds recently to be a reasonably good alternative at least on iDevices. Aside from showing accurate results, Apple’snavigation apphas added several notable features likeETA sharingand keeping tolls and motorways at bay. If you use the stock navigation app, you should know this helpful feature to not only reach your destination on time but also save money. All set? Follow along as I show you how you can avoid tolls and motorways in Apple Maps on iPhone and Mac!

Avoid Tolls and Highways Using Apple Maps on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Avoid Tolls and Highways Using Apple Maps on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Having tried my hands on this feature, I can say that it works reliably in Apple Maps. So, whether you are still trying to hone your driving skill or willing to put all the roadblocks away to reach the destination smoothly, it can live up to the expectation. If you are still using the older operating systems likeiOS 12ormacOS Mojaveand thinking whether or not you would be able to use this feature, let me tell you that this feature has existed for quite some time. So, you shouldn’t have any problem trying it out.

Avoiding Tolls and Motorways in Apple Maps on iOS

  1. Launch theSettingsapp on your device.

  2. Now, scroll down and tap onMaps.

  3. Next, tap onDriving & Navigation.

  4. UnderAvoidsection, turn on the toggles forTolls and Motorways.

That’s it! Going forward, the maps app will help you keeps tolls and motorways away so that you can reach your destination without any hiccups. If you ever changed your mind, go back to the Maps settings and then turn off the toggles.

Avoiding Tolls and Motorways in Apple Maps on macOS

  1. Now, click on theView menuand chooseDirections.

  2. Next, click onDriving Optionand then selectAvoid Tolls/Highways.

Keep Tolls and Highways at Bay in Apple Maps

Keep Tolls and Highways at Bay in Apple Maps

So, that’s the right way to put tolls and motorways at bay while using Apple Maps. Did you find this feature helpful? Be sure to toss up your thoughts and also let us know about some of the features that Apple’s navigation app should steal from Google Maps so that it can give a strong fight to the latter on all fronts.

Rajesh Mishra

An old school bibliophile who turned a tech nerd out of obsession. When he is not digging into hacks and tracking down stories that are breaking the internet, you may find him reciting poems.

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