How to avoid tolls on Google Maps

Find out how to avoid tolls on Google Maps. Tired of paying tolls on your journeys? Learn how to avoid tolls on Google Maps and find the fastest and most economical routes in this guide.

Do you want to save money and time when traveling by car?

In this case, you may want to avoid toll roads on your route. Toll roads are roads that charge a fee just to use them.

They are generally faster and less congested than other roads, but they can also increase your travel expenses, especially on regular trips.

Fortunately, Google Maps can help you avoid toll roads on your trip. You can use the Google Maps app to find the best way to get to your destination without paying tolls.

This article shows you how to avoid tolls on Google Maps on PC, Mac and mobile devices.

Why should you avoid tolls on Google Maps?

There are several reasons why you might want to avoid toll roads on your route:

• You can save money by not paying any fees for using toll roads.
• You can avoid likely traffic jams and delays caused by toll booths or electronic payment systems, especially where the toll roads you are using are busier.
• It allows you to take the scenic route, exploring new routes and discovering new places.
• You can reduce your environmental impact by using less fuel and emitting less carbon dioxide – being green is important!

However, there are also some disadvantages to avoiding toll roads on your route:

• Your journey may take longer as you need to use alternative roads which may be slower or busier.
• It may be less safe, forcing you to use more dangerous or poorly maintained roads.
• Your trip may be less convenient, forcing you to make more turns or follow more complex directions.

Before deciding to avoid tolls on Google Maps, you should weigh the pros and cons of doing so. You should also check current traffic conditions and compare the estimated time and distance of different routes.

How to avoid tolls on Google Maps on Android or iPhone

If you're traveling, you probably plan to use the Google Maps mobile app to guide you. This app is available for Android, iPhone, and iPad users and allows you to quickly swap toll roads for standard roads on a planned route.

To avoid tolls on Google Maps on your mobile device:

1. Open the Google Maps app on your device.
2. Tap your profile icon in the upper left corner.
3. Then tap settings.
4. At the settings menu, tap Navigation Settings.
5. Scroll down to the Route options section.
6. To avoid tolls, alternate the Avoid tolls (or Avoid toll roads) switch to the On position.

At this point, Google Maps will automatically avoid toll roads on planned routes (where possible). You can repeat these steps and switch the Avoid tolls switch to the Off position to restore access to toll roads.

How to avoid tolls on Google Maps on a PC or Mac

Prefer to plan your routes on a larger screen? You can avoid toll roads on Google Maps if you're planning a trip using your web browser on a PC or Mac.

To avoid tolls on Google Maps on a PC or Mac:

1. Open a web browser and go to the Google Maps website.
2. Sign in with your Google account (if prompted).
3. Search for your destination using the search box in the top left corner.
4. Click instructions in the lower right corner of the map.
5. Choose your starting point from the drop-down menu or click My location (if available).
6. Click options above the suggested routes in the left sidebar.
7. Under Route optionscheck the box next to Avoid tolls.
8. Press To close to save your settings.

With this setting enabled, you will avoid toll roads when searching for directions on Google Maps on your desktop. You will need to repeat these steps and deselect the Avoid tolls check box to restore the option for toll roads later.

Taking trips on Google Maps

Avoiding tolls on Google Maps can help you save time and money when traveling by car. However, depending on the situation, it could also make your trip longer, less safe, or less convenient. Before avoiding tolls, check traffic conditions and compare different routes.

Don't like Google Maps? Google Maps alternatives, from Waze to Bing Maps, can also help you avoid tolls on your trips.

Curious to know where you've been recently? You can use your Google Maps timeline as a travel diary to keep a fun record of your travels.

Having problems with your travel information? If you're heading in the wrong direction, you can also calibrate Google Maps to fix the problem on your smartphone or tablet.