How to Drop a Pin on Google Maps

Click or tap any location on the map to drop a pin

What to Know

• Click or tap anywhere on the map to manually drop a pin on Google Maps.

• To drop a pin at a precise location, select Directionsand enter a destination.

• Tap Pinin the app to save a route to a list of favorites.

This article explains in detail how to drop Google Maps location pins on a computer or a mobile device.

How to Drop a Google Maps Pin From a Computer

A Google Maps pin is a marker that identifies a location on the map. Making a pin shows precise location details, including GPS coordinates . You can use pins to assist with driving directions to off-street sites or to quickly identify businesses.

Follow these steps to drop a pin on the Google Maps website:

Open Google Maps and browse to the general location where you want to drop the pin, or find the area through a search.

Click the map to instantly drop the pin. If you placed it in the wrong place, click elsewhere to remove the pin, and then try again.

The pop-up at the bottom of the screen includes location details like the city and coordinates.

To get directions to that location, select the arrow symboland then define a starting location.

The pop-up at the bottom of the screen also includes sharing options if you want to send this location to someone else or embed the map.

Related: How to Drop Multiple Pins on Google Maps

How to Drop a Google Maps Pin From a Phone

Follow these steps to create a Google Maps pin using an Android, iPhone, or iPad.

Type an address in the search field, or drag and zoom to find the location you want.

Tap on the location where you want to drop the pin.

Tap Directionsif you want to navigate there.

Drag the panel at the bottom upward to expand its details. This is where you can see details like the weather and local time.

How to Pin Trips on Google Maps

Pinning a trip isn't the same as dropping a pin. When you pin a trip, it's saved to a special list you can revisit. Since it's like a bookmark, all the stops are saved and easy to get to. They're especially useful when planning big trips.

To pin a trip from the Google Maps app, tap Pinon the route overview page, the one you see after you define the route but before you start navigating there. It'll be accessible from the Gotab at the bottom of the app.

Related: How to Find Your Parked Car With Google Maps

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