For some of us, whenever we travel by car, it is always better to avoid toll roads. And if you want to save money and time by using the fastest route and avoiding tolls, Google Maps is a great navigation tool that can help. Although there is no option to permanently disable toll routes on Google Maps, you can choose to avoid them. This can be done on both the desktop app and the mobile app, and it will only take you a few minutes.
In this article, we will show you how to highlight toll-free roads on Google Maps using different devices. We'll also cover the process of ensuring toll roads don't appear on your future journeys.
How to Disable Tolls on Google Maps on an iPhone
Even though Apple Maps is the default navigation app on your iPhone, you can still install and use Google Maps. Both of these apps give you the option to disable toll roads during your journeys, but in this article we will focus on Google Maps.
The process of disabling tolls on Google Maps is much easier on your phone than on the desktop app. Here's how to do it on an iPhone:
- Open Google Maps on your iPhone.
- Tap the search bar at the top of your screen and enter your destination.
- Go to the "Directions" button in the lower left corner of your screen.
- Choose your means of transport.
- Choose your current location or the location from which you plan to start your journey.
- Go to the three dots in the upper right corner. Make sure you don't press the "Start" button yet.
- Select "Route Options" from the pop-up menu.
- Toggle the "Avoid tolls" switch.
This will not only save you money, but possibly time as well. If you want Google Maps to remember to avoid tolls when you search for your next destination, follow the same steps until you reach the 'Route Options' menu. Toggle the "Remember Settings" switch.
You can now start browsing. All you have to do is tap the arrow in the top left corner of the screen, which will take you back to the map. Press the "Start" button at the bottom of your screen and your journey can begin.
From then on, Google Maps will remember to show you only toll-free roads. If you change your mind, return to the 'Route Options' menu and turn on the 'Avoid Tolls' switch again.
If you want to use Google Maps on your iPad, you can use the same method to disable tolls when traveling.
How to Disable Tolls on Google Maps on Android Device
If you are traveling by car and want to avoid tolls along the way, you can also enable this feature on Google Maps on your Android device. It's a relatively simple process, and it will only take a minute or two of your time. To disable tolls on Google Maps on your Android, follow these steps:
- Launch the Google Maps app on your Android.
- Go to the search bar at the top of your screen.
- Find your destination on the map or type it.
- Choose your means of transport.
- Type in your starting location.
- Go to the three dots in the upper right corner of your screen.
- Select "Route Options" from the list of options.
- Next to "Avoid tolls", toggle the switch.
- Select "Done".
- Tap the arrow in the upper left corner of your screen.
- Press the "Start" button at the bottom of the screen.
When you are in the 'Route Options' menu, you will see two more options: 'Avoid Motorways' and 'Avoid Ferries'. You can also choose the distance units (automatic, miles or kilometers). These navigation settings can be very useful when traveling to distant destinations.
You can also have Google Maps remember these settings. However, there is another way to permanently avoid tolls on Google Maps. Here's what you need to do:
- Open Google Maps.
- Tap your profile picture bubble in the top right corner of your screen.
- Look for "Settings" in the list of options.
- Switch to “Navigation”.
- Scroll down to “Route options”.
- Toggle the "Avoid tolls" switch.
Now Google Maps will remember this setting and you won't have to turn this feature on every time you go on a new trip.
How to Disable Tolls on Google Maps on PC
The process of disabling tolls on Google Maps on the desktop app is a bit different but not more complicated. Follow the steps below on how to do this:
- Go to Google Maps on your browser.
- Find your destination in the "Search on Google Maps" bar in the upper left corner of your window.
- Click on the "Directions" button in the left sidebar.
- Choose your current location or the one from which you will start your journey.
- Select your mode of transportation.
- Click "Options" on the blue ribbon.
- Under 'Route Options', check the box for 'Tolls'.
- Go to the “Close” button.
That's all we can say about it. Since people shouldn't be using Google Maps on their laptops while driving, Google Maps lets you send your directions to your phone. This is a much more convenient option than printing the card. You can do this by following the steps below:
- Click "Send directions to your phone" in the left sidebar.
- Choose whether you want Google Maps to send directions directly to the app, by email, or by text message.
You will receive instructions immediately. When you start your journey, all you have to do is open them with Google Maps and press the "Start" button.
Arrive at your destination free of charge
When we are driving on the road, there are so many things we need to be aware of. Finding toll-free routes may be preferable, but it's often the last thing we prepare for. Luckily, Google Maps is here to help. By disabling the toll feature, you can relax a little more during your journey, knowing that it will save you time and money.
Have you ever turned off the toll feature on Google Maps when traveling somewhere? Did you follow the same steps we followed in this article? Tell us in the comments section below.
