Choosing between 2 google map routes

I need to travel in my car from Milwaukee to Redmond and I see on Google maps that there are 3 options. Notice that routes #1 and #2 have almost the same distance.

I am wondering as different highways have different speed limits in the U.S., I am wondering which one has a higher speed limit so I can potentially get to the destination faster or maybe which one is going to be busier. And also which one is better for sightseeing as it's going to be a long drive. Or maybe if there is a third route. I appreciate any help.

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Best Answer

Google Maps takes into account traffic when the data is available. Of course when planning a trip ahead of time, conditions may not be as anticipated. You can set a day and time in the near-future but those are less reliable. If you want to know the best route, check the day you are leaving but for such a long trip, it means that you may not be able to know where exactly will be a good point to stop.

As you can see from your screenshot, Google shows you the distance and estimated time. This makes it easy to calculate the average speed which is more useful than the maximum speed since that is not always possible due to traffic. Even if you manage to go over the limit at times, it won't make as much difference compared to how much sleep to you take, how long you stop for meals, etc.

For the quickest travel time, follow Google Maps Live which requires a data connection. This allows Google to change the route while your trip is already in progress since traffic conditions will certainly change during that 29+ hour trip. Accidents and road closures allow the drive to adapt dynamically and so the final path may be none of the above.

If you want to plan ahead, reserve a night of hotel in the middle, choose restaurants to stop too, pick one route and plan to follow it with only minor detours. There is some overlap with the two shorter routes and time does not vary that much that it won't be much loss if it turns out the other one had better traffic the day of your trip.

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Quick Answer about "Choosing between 2 google map routes"

On your computer, open Google Maps.

Click Directions .

Click points on the map, type an address, or add a place name.

Choose Options.

Check the box next to "Tolls" or "Highways."

How do I choose alternate routes on Google Maps?

To choose an alternate route, either click on a greyed-out route on the map or click on one of the other routes listed on the left-hand side menu. Note that you can also change routes by clicking on one and dragging it so that the directions will take you via certain roads.

Can Google Maps show best route for multiple stops?

Can Google Maps optimize multiple stops? Google Maps can only be used to find the fastest route between two stops. It was not designed to find the optimal order for multiple stops. Therefore, users will need to manually rearrange the stops and compare the ETA to find the fastest route.

How do I draw a route between two locations?

Step by Step Implementation

Step 1: Create a New Project in Android Studio. ...

Step 2: Add these dependencies and sync the project. ...

Step 3: Add this permission in AndroidManifest.xml file. ...

Step 4: Add this Google Map fragment in the activity_main.xml file.

Step 5: Get and store your Places API Key.

5. Google maps route between two locations ( part one )

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