Get Directions

I used to think that getting and printing directions from a mapping service on my computer was pretty cool, but now I don’t even bother with the paper. It’s easy to get directions between two locations in the Maps app—and not just driving directions, but walking and bus routes, too (where that information is available).

1. Tap the Directions button in the upper-left corner to switch to Directions mode. The Search field splits into two fields: the starting point and the destination. The iPad assumes you want to start at your current location, but you can search for others.

2. Enter a destination by doing a search in the second field (Figure 9.9).

Figure 9.9. Searching for a destination

To change the starting point, tap the first field and enter a search term or address. If you had previously dropped a pin, you can select its location by tapping the first field and selecting the address in purple text.