Apple Maps shortcuts
Shortcuts for interacting with Apple Maps using the location data provided from your device.
Use these shortcuts for quick access to directions or travel time, find local businesses nearby, or save data about your car’s mileage on-the-go.
Get driving directions
Asks you to enter a destination, then opens driving directions in Apple Maps.
Get travel time home
Using you pre-filled home address, displays a notification with the travel time and when you’ll arrive if you leave now.
Find gas nearby
Takes an input location or your current location and searches for gas stations, then gives you driving directions to your choice.
Meet at the halfway point
Asks for your friend’s location and a type of destination, then searches near the halfway point for a place to go.
Analyze address
Gets addresses from the clipboard or shared as input, presents a menu if more than one is found, and then gives options for sharing it, showing it in maps, getting directions, getting travel time, or sharing the Maps URL to that spot.
Explore nearby landmarks
Takes a location as input or your current location and searches for nearby destinations noted as Landmarks, then opens your selected option in Maps.
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