Get driving directions

Asks you to enter a destination, then opens driving directions in Apple Maps.

Scripting Actions

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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.
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Open Directions
Open directions to the location passed into this action in your choice of Maps, Google Maps, Citymapper, Transit, or Waze. For example, you can use this action to get directions to an upcoming event on your calendar.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Get%20driving%20directions
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Get%20driving%20directions
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Get driving directions” end tell

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