Google Maps to GPX

Using this simple hack, you can create routes in Google Maps & convert them to a GPX file.
#googlemapstogpx #mapstogpx #motorcycleadventures
Friends, there is a super simple way to draw your bucket list rides in Google Maps, then convert them to a GPX (which is a file format that can you used in any GPS app and on any navigation device).
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[@crushingmiles]

As of Feb 21, 2022, this is working.

[@Liberty4Ever]

Thanks! Here are some tips:
The start and end points can't be the same. If making a loop, use slightly different points to start and end the route.
Use up to ten waypoints to create the route as shown in the video. Do not use the dots on the Google Map to move the routes as any over ten won't be used when the route is converted to GPX and the route will be wherever Google Maps would take you for the shortest distance.
If you need more than ten waypoints to force Google Maps to select the roads you want, create the route in segments of ten waypoints and export each to a separate GPX file.

[@jonathanclegg5052]

Thanks so much for putting this up! you have made my life so much easier when route planning. Best, Jonathan

[@crushingmiles]

Just trying to help!

[@eurosoe]

Thanks for this video. I'm looking for a free way to add routes for my bike rides in Strava and this is perfect. They let you customize routes this way in the premium version, but aint nobody got cash for that! This workaround lets you add maps as a ride and then just save the ride as a route! Perfect!!

[@crushingmiles]

I’m glad this helped.

[@bundaarbychannel]

Thanks for your informations

[@frankcaridi1576]

I made my route in Google Maps. Used that website you suggested to export to GPX. I uploaded it to my Garmin and the route that the Garmin would take me is NOT the same.

[@dub351]

Hi Jon. Thanks for this! However when I went to MapsToGPS it said "The map link is invalid, it does not contain any direction information. Please attempt to copy the link again." Any advice?

[@crushingmiles]

Hmm...make sure you are dropping points on the google map before trying to create the map in Maps to GPX.

[@williamkerner]

Thanks for the great video. I truly appreciate it. I have a Garmin Zumo 595 and I've tried Harley Davidson Ride Planner, it works great on my cell phone but not on my Garmin. It only gives straight lines from point to point. I tried Rever, created a route and when I loaded it into Basecamp it worked well but then when I transferred it my Garmin it changed about 50% of my created route. I like the layout of Rever because they have "Butler Motorcycle Maps" integrated into their platform as well as various BDR routes. How can I use Butler or know the BDR or integrate it with google maps? Thanks for your help.

[@tjbuckley2927]

I get the following after clicking lets go: "WARNING
count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable
Please go back and check your Maps link" Any advice?

[@crushingmiles]

I'm not sure but make sure you're putting actual pins on the map instead of typing in roads, destinations, etc. That was screwing me up before.

[@JitskeTrijntje]

@@crushingmiles Does not do anything, today the program = failing again. IHow do I put 'pins' on the map in Google Maps? There is only one poss.: put the cursor on the spot, continue with the next spot, etc.

[@ocanaldovaza]

is not work now

[@Harsh.Chaturvedi]

Please make a video on animation of gpx route

[@tfisher]

Whatever route I create and copy to Maps to GPX, it returns this message: "failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.0 429 Too Many Requests
Please go back and check your Maps link." I get this even if I create a link that is a 2 mile drive on a straight road. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

[@arodyvalencia6818]

I'm having the exact same issue

[@motolover5697]

the same here..

[@beveryquiet21]

Is it a how to add Google maps to GPX or a tour? How about sticking to the how to.

[@RedKite18]

What is the reason for exporting the route to another device? Isn't it easier to just send the route to your phone and use Google Maps to guide you on the route? I've made routes, just in the way that you have shown and then just followed the route on Google Maps. (Yes, I know you'd have to download a map if you're somewhere with poor data coverage.) interest to know

[@crushingmiles]

Just preference on what app I navigate with.

[@RedKite18]

@@crushingmiles curious about what your preferred app does that Google maps doesn’t. Why it is you preferred app?
I’m not really a fan of Google maps myself. Generally I much prefer TomTom, but Google has the ability to plan aNd share routes.

[@crushingmiles]

@@RedKite18 I used the paid version of GPS tracks. Not because I think it does anything special; its just the one I've liked the most thus far.

[@lillyjames]

@@crushingmiles there is 2 paid versions.
$$3.99
And you can down the maps $19.99.
Would I need both versions?
Which one are u using?
Also what do you use to hold yur phone on the bike?
Thanks.

[@crushingmiles]

@@lillyjames I am using the $19.99 annual version. For mounting phone to bike, I have a Mob Armor Marball.

[@davidebuccieri6794]

will this gpx file work in the Harley GTS

[@crushingmiles]

If you can upload GPX files to it for nav then yes it will work fine.

[@davidebuccieri6794]

@@crushingmiles It doesn't save as a complete ride. It goes into saved as individual destinations on my GTS ?

[@seriestwoa]

Is it GPS Traxx you use?

[@crushingmiles]

dualstroke GPS Tracks is the app.

[@seriestwoa]

@@crushingmiles thanks for the reply. I think it's only for ios. Any recommendations for android?

[@crushingmiles]

dualstroke Pocket Earth?