With the Apple Watch, however, directions come with a gentle tap on your wrist.

Here’s how:

Tap theWatchapp on the iPhone Home screen.

Scroll down the list of apps that are loaded on the Apple Watch and tapMaps.

Watch app on iPhone showing preferences

Options are Driving, Driving withCarPlay, Walking, and Transit (where available).

it’s possible for you to alsoget Google Maps on the Apple Watch.

you’re free to put your phone away and follow turn-by-turn directions on your watch.

Apple Watch Maps app

This ensures you have a backup on your phone.

From there, Maps launches and shows you where on the map that destination is located.

TapLocationto display a map of your current location.

Maps menu screen showing saved locations

Tap your location at the top of the screen to return to the Maps menu.

Tap any entry for a saved map.

Look for a New Location

To look for a new location, tapSearchon the menu screen.

Search options in Apple Watch Maps app

For businesses, this information includes the hours of business and a phone number.

Tap the icon to begin the journey.

If you tap the three-dot menu, you’re free to view the turn-by-turn directions.

Information screens for a destination in Maps on Apple Watch

After viewing them, tapCloseto exit the directions, and tap thecar logo(if driving) to start.

Turn by turn directions on Apple Watch Maps app