Activate Google Maps traffic information
Google Maps not only calculates routes for you, but also shows you the traffic information: traffic jams, slow traffic or free travel? Google knows the hot spots in Germany and Europe and even gives traffic information about local public transport.
How to activate traffic information on Google Maps
- Open Google Maps and choose a route.
- On the map you will find the "Traffic" button below the miniature satellite image on the right.
- If you have zoomed in on a city, there is also the "Public Transport" function.
- If you have activated at least one of the two features, the traffic information from "slow" to "fast" is displayed in color on the map.
You can also send the Google route to a friend with one click. Here's how it works.