I had a long drive home yesterday from the Thanksgiving Holiday, and wanted to take "the scenic route" home. I plugged my destination into Google Maps on my phone and then picked a slower, but more rural route than the fastest one. I both wanted a relaxing and relatively traffic free drive, and to go through small towns I hadn't been to before.
After just a few turns, Google Maps started routing me back to the Interstate system because it was the fastest route. In searching the web, it appears I cannot turn the fastest route function off in Google Maps to stick to my desired route, and I don't think the Ford Navigation system is any different. 99 times out of 100, I appreciate the fastest route option as I truly am trying to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible, but this time I did not want that. I ended up wasting time, miles and didn't really accomplish my goal very well. I certainly did not take the path I intended at all.
I am curious if anyone has ideas about what Navigation Apps would allow me to set a road trip with destinations and routes of my choosing rather than have the app choose my path purely based on efficiency.
Help!
Ed
After just a few turns, Google Maps started routing me back to the Interstate system because it was the fastest route. In searching the web, it appears I cannot turn the fastest route function off in Google Maps to stick to my desired route, and I don't think the Ford Navigation system is any different. 99 times out of 100, I appreciate the fastest route option as I truly am trying to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible, but this time I did not want that. I ended up wasting time, miles and didn't really accomplish my goal very well. I certainly did not take the path I intended at all.
I am curious if anyone has ideas about what Navigation Apps would allow me to set a road trip with destinations and routes of my choosing rather than have the app choose my path purely based on efficiency.
Help!
Ed