Good news for all those who love road trips! Google Maps has come up with a new feature that will help you calculate the estimated cost of your journey. Apart from showing the shortest routes, the eateries and petrol pumps on the way, Google Maps will now help travellers calculate the estimated road trip costs by showing toll prices. Both Android and iOS users will be able to enjoy this new benefit offered by Google. The feature has been launched in India, Indonesia and USA. Reportedly, it will soon be introduced in other nations too.
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Google Maps To Show Toll Prices To Help Travellers Calculate Total Expenditure
Every estimated road trip expenditure would incorporate several factors, including fuel charges and toll prices. If someone is hiring a car, that cost will also be included in the total expenditure. If a driver is hired, that cost will also come into consideration. By introducing this new feature, Google Maps has made cost calculations easier for road trip enthusiasts. Travellers will be able to see the toll prices once they start the navigation.
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Travellers Can Find Toll-Free Routes Too To Save Money
Along with the toll prices, Google Maps will show toll-free routes as well which will help travellers save money. To see these routes, travellers need to select the ‘avoid tolls’ option by clicking on the three dots from the top right corner of Maps. Google Maps has been gathering data from the local authorities to find the estimated toll expenses.
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