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Google Maps can help plan your entire trip for you and beyond if you're hip to all these time-saving shortcuts.
I open Google Maps almost every day to get from point A to point B, find a restaurant, or check traffic before even leaving the house.
But that approach barely scratches the surface of what the service can do. After writing about Google Maps for nearly 15 years, I've learned firsthand that it's packed with hidden settings, menus, and toggles. Many help you fine-tune the app to your liking, while others unlock new features you probably didn't know existed.