This article focuses on how to preview and launch GPS navigation while using the Roadtrippers app.
As a Roadtrippers Basic, Pro, or Premium member you can also preview step by step directions and a map of your entire trip on our website. Then, if you're a web user you can print those directions! Learn more here: Preview & Print Directions
The Roadtrippers app provides a navigation preview and live GPS navigation from one waypoint to another using either Roadtrippers navigation or your preferred navigation app. Roadtrippers Pro and Premium members have access to previewing and live navigation between places.
Routing Options
Pro and Premium members can apply Routing Options (avoidances like dirt roads and highways) to their when planning or navigating a trip.
Premium members can also apply RV Safe Routing Options when planning or navigating your trip.
See our Guide to Routing Options and RV Friendly Navigation to learn more!
Click a tab below to learn more about viewing directions and navigating using either the iOS or Android app.
If you're a Pro or Premium member, the Roadtrippers app allows you to use our in-app navigation or a navigation app already installed on your mobile device like Google Maps or Waze. Roadtrippers does not provide continuous navigation for your full trip, but you can navigate from waypoint to waypoint. If you'd like to see us introduce a solution for full trip continuous navigation let us know!
You can start a navigation session to a new location or you can navigate between waypoints on a trip you've planned. Directions for both ways follow below:
To a new destination
If you know where you are going and want to start navigating without adding that destination to a trip, you can launch the GPS right from the home/nearby screen on the app.
- Simply tap the blue Navigate button to get going!
- Enter the address or name of the spot your headed in the 'To:' search bar, then select the destination from the drop-down list. You can also change your starting location if you need to.
- After tapping Navigate you'll have a chance to add routing options. Apply any avoidance settings or RV safety preferences, then tap Select Route.
- You will see a preview of the most efficient route on the map, alternate routes, and can preview step-by-step directions.
- To start live navigation, select your preferred route and tap Go.
To a waypoint saved on your Roadtrippers trip
- Open your trip itinerary to view your stops. If you're looking at your trip on the map view, tap the trip bar at the bottom of the map to view your itinerary.
- Find your next destination and tap the down arrow to expand a waypoint card, then tap the turning arrow icon to launch navigation - or - tap a waypoint card to open the waypoint details, then tap Navigate.
- Next, you'll have a chance to add routing options. Apply any avoidance settings or RV safety preferences, then tap Select Route.
- You will see a preview of the most efficient route on the map, alternate routes, and can preview step-by-step directions.
- To start live navigation, select your preferred route and tap Go.
Route Variance
Keep in mind that if you choose to navigate with a separate app your route will completely depend on how that app provides directions. If you use our Roadtrippers in-app navigation rather than another navigation app, the directions should stay very close to your trip's route.
Quick Tip
You can also start navigation to a place by opening the place's page and tapping the Navigate button.
If you're a Pro or Premium member, the Roadtrippers app allows you to use our in-app navigation or a navigation app already installed on your mobile device like Google Maps or Waze. Roadtrippers does not provide continuous navigation for your full trip, but you can navigate from waypoint to waypoint. If you'd like to see us introduce a solution for full trip continuous navigation let us know!
You can start a navigation session to a new location or you can navigate between waypoints on a trip you've planned. Directions for both ways follow below:
To a new destination
If you know where you are going and want to start navigating without adding that destination to a trip, you can launch the GPS right from the home/nearby screen on the app.
- Simply tap the blue Navigate button to get going!
- Enter the address or name of the spot your headed in the 'To:' search bar, then select the destination from the drop-down list. You can also change your starting location if you need to.
- After tapping Navigate you'll have a chance to add routing options. Apply any avoidance settings or RV safety preferences, then tap Select Route.
- You will see a preview of the most efficient route on the map, alternate routes, and can preview step-by-step directions.
- To start live navigation, select your preferred route and tap Go.
To a waypoint saved on your Roadtrippers trip
- Open your trip itinerary to view your stops. If you're looking at your trip on the map view, tap the trip bar at the bottom of the map to view your itinerary.
- Find your next destination and tap the down arrow to expand a waypoint card, then tap the turning arrow icon to launch navigation - or - tap a waypoint card to open the waypoint details, then tap Navigate.
- Next, you'll have a chance to add routing options. Apply any avoidance settings or RV safety preferences, then tap Select Route.
- You will see a preview of the most efficient route on the map, alternate routes, and can preview step-by-step directions.
- To start live navigation, select your preferred route and tap Go.
Route Variance
Keep in mind that if you choose to navigate with a separate app your route will completely depend on how that app provides directions. If you use our in-app navigation in the Roadtrippers app rather than another navigation app, the directions should stay very close to your trip's route.
Quick Tip
You can also start navigation to a place by opening the place's page and tapping the Navigate button.