Programming GPS routes

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beenz

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#198086 25-Jun-2016 18:52

So this is a bit of a sticky one and not sure if there is a solution ??

I have just purchased a new businesses which is a coffee van with a set route which I am not familiar with yet.

What i would like to do is programme the route in to my phone or GPS and let it guide me in the most efficient way.

The run has about 12 stops on it in a 10km radius (about) I have a Nuvi 1390 and a S5 smartphone.

I do not want to get in to complicated programming or anything like that but if anyone has a solution would love to hear it.

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#1580300 25-Jun-2016 19:17

I am fairly sure you can now set multiple locations in Google Maps.

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#1580307 25-Jun-2016 19:34

scuwp:
I am fairly sure you can now set multiple locations in Google Maps.

Will give it a go.
Thanks

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#1580313 25-Jun-2016 20:06

Nuvi's have a trip planner function, program the points you want to stop, then create a new trip, add the locations, then select the sort function and sort by most efficient, then start the trip.

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#1580314 25-Jun-2016 20:15

gregmcc:
Nuvi's have a trip planner function, program the points you want to stop, then create a new trip, add the locations, then select the sort function and sort by most efficient, then start the trip.

Is that the new nuvi.
I have a 1390 what models you talking about?

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#1580315 25-Jun-2016 20:23

Google maps I believe do not have multiple destinations any more.
Would be happy to be proved wrong on this though.
What nuvi models we talking about?

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#1580318 25-Jun-2016 20:29

The 1390 supports route planning, download the manual it explains it quite well

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#1580328 25-Jun-2016 20:57

gregmcc:

The 1390 supports route planning, download the manual it explains it quite well

Very strange but the route planner button does not show.or is that a question for the Garmin forum :)

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#1580330 25-Jun-2016 21:07

beenz:

gregmcc:

The 1390 supports route planning, download the manual it explains it quite well

Very strange but the route planner button does not show.or is that a question for the Garmin forum :)

Yep done that but the ROUTES option does not show on my software.

Just downloaded the latest version as well.

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#1580419 26-Jun-2016 09:10

beenz: Google maps I believe do not have multiple destinations any more.
Would be happy to be proved wrong on this though.
What nuvi models we talking about?

Checked back on my phone this morning, and at least on my iPhone you are right. Not sure if the Android version has more options? in that case the best I can think of is to save your locations in favorites, when you are ready to go to the next site just select it from the list and away you go. It does however sound like your GPS maybe the way to go. Other option into simply buy a new GPS, they are not that expensive now and it will be a business expense anyway.

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