The Maps app in iOS is incredibly useful for planning a route from A to B. The app shows you at lightning speed a travel route based on the current public transport data and current traffic situations.
It is also possible to plan a route in the future, which takes into account the traffic situations in the past and any planned disruptions. The travel time on Monday morning from Veldhoven to Amsterdam will take more time than on a quiet Sunday afternoon. The card app gives you the option to select a date and also gives you alternative routes.
Benefits of a route in the future planning
Planning a route via the map app in the future has benefits. If you are planning to travel by public transport at a later time, then you have nothing to do with any delays at the moment. In addition, it may also be that there is no track maintenance now, but for example at the weekend. By planning your route in advance, you can view any expected diversions when you want to make the trip.
Even if you travel by car, it is useful to plan your journey. At the end of a working day, chances are that you will end up in the evening rush hour. Then the travel time is longer and you may be advised to take a different route.
The map app is aware of any future closures and activities, so you can see in advance how long the travel time will be. By changing departure time, you can easily see when your journey is the fastest and whether it might be wiser to leave a little later.
Plan a route forward in Apple Maps
Planning routes in the future via the Apple maps app is almost the same on every Apple device. You can use the steps below on an iPad, iPhone and Mac. To do this, proceed as follows:
- Open Apple Maps app and enter a destination, then tap Route.
- Indicate whether you want to travel by public transport or car.
- Under iOS or iPados you tap ‘Now’ and on the Mac on ‘Plan’. After this you give up a departure time in the ‘Departure Om’ tab. It is also possible to set an arrival time, tap the ‘Arrival to’ tab at the top. That is useful to know what time you have to leave to arrive somewhere on time.
- Tap the ‘apply’ button.
- Select the route that you prefer.