Key Facts

• The author, Parth Shah, a technology analyst and writer, discovered the "Saved trips" feature in Google Maps, which allows users to save frequently taken routes and access them easily.
• The feature provides real-time information on traffic conditions, road closures, and estimated time of arrival (ETA), making it useful for planning daily commutes and other regular journeys.
• To set up Saved trips, users can search for a destination in Google Maps, look for the "Save" icon at the bottom, and the complete journey will appear in the Saved trips section.
• The Saved trips feature allows users to save multiple destinations, compare travel times, and even save the same destination with different modes of transportation, such as car, bike, public transportation, or walking.
• The author uses Saved trips not only for their morning commute but also for other regular journeys, such as going to the gym, visiting family members, or running errands, finding it to be a small but surprisingly useful planning tool.