How is the range of Google Maps new drive time feature defined? [closed]

I just noticed Google Maps new feature. It allows the user to get approximate drive times for a specific date and time using average traffic conditions. This is a feature which many people have been wanting for quite some time. It allows the user to choose to depart at a specific time or arrive at a specific time. In the later case it recommends a time for the user to leave. The drive time is given as a possible range of times (see the screencap below).

My question is; how is this range of times defined? Is it the minimum to maximum range, the 90% confidence interval, or perhaps the 25th to 75th percentile?

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How does Google Maps determine drive time?

GPS data from individual phones is now used by Google Maps to estimate movement and speed of traffic in real time. This data informs Google's travel time estimates by reducing the average speeds in its calculations during periods of high traffic, or increasing the average speed when conditions are clear.

How accurate is Google Maps drive time?

Google Maps, even though it won out in the app race, was not always on the mark. In general, Grabowski found it was 2-percent slower than its average estimated trip time on average. Not far off in terms of accuracy, but less accurate nonetheless.

How does Google know busy hours?

When you open the app, Google Maps highlights when an area is near its busiest. Tapping on the \u201cBusy area\u201d label will bring up a chart that shows how busy the area is at different times of day, along with a directory of restaurants, shops, and recreational places (like a museum) within it.

How do I change the driving time on Google Maps?

Swipe left or right through the transportation options until you see the transit icon. Just below the transit options, you will see \u201cDepart at\u2026\u201d. Tap on \u201cDepart at\u2026\u201d, and adjust the time that you wish to depart. Use the Picker Item to choose the date and time that you would like to depart for your trip, then tap Done.

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