The downside to Waze’s system is that it’s reliant on other active users on the road. Google Maps sent me on a 46 mile journey that was two minutes longer. Likewise, Waze said driving to our London office would be a 45-mile trip taking 1 hour and 12 minutes. That’s travelling the same basic route, and not avoiding toll roads. Meanwhile Google Maps provided a shorter route (211 miles), but would take 3 hours and 32 minutes to make the trip. Waze said it would be a 213 mile trip that would take 3 hours and 19 minutes. For that reason Waze users often find they get sent to some very random places, as the app works to get them where they need to go.Ī great example of this is when I looked up directions to my parents’ house. All in the name of getting you somewhere in the shortest amount of time. So doesn’t ask permission to alter your route mid-trip, and automatically offers up directions that get you around obstacles that have popped up. Waze is built around one thing, and one thing only: minimizing your time on the road and getting you to your destination as quickly as possible. Left: Google Maps Right: Waze (Image credit: Tom's Guide) A feature it pinched from Waze, we might add. And more recently it even started showing you exactly how much a particular route will cost, should you pass through any tolls. In other words Google Maps will take more than just your final ETA into account when it tells you where to go. That way you save on fuel, and are less likely to get into an accident. The service will now use a number of factors, including real time traffic conditions and number of traffic lights, to make the proposed route safer, and more eco-friendly. It may ask if you want to take an alternate route depending on how bad the traffic gets, but it’s not particularly aggressive about it.īut last year Google Maps changed the way it calculated its calculates its routes. Google Maps will flag traffic or obstacles it knows about on-screen, as does Waze, but the difference is Google will happily send you on the same pre-set route regardless of how things change. Rather than finding the quickest single path to your destination and leaving you to it, Waze is always analyzing conditions to try and get you there the fastest possible way.īoth services can determine traffic conditions from the number of users on the road, but Waze actually does something about it. Waze, on the other hand, is built exclusively for car and motorbike users. Google can even alert you to obstacles or traffic along the way, and give you the option of taking a different path. You could walk, drive, cycle, or take the bus, and Google Maps has something to offer. You punch in a location, and it will find a way to get you there, no matter how you plan on doing it. ![]() Google Maps is your traditional navigation app. ![]() To the point where the “winner” depends entirely on how you get around. That being said, despite both being operated by Google, they are pretty different. Winner: Tie Google Maps vs Waze: NavigationĪt their core, both Google Maps and Waze will get you where you want to go. Our list is focused on Miami-Dade County, and runs the gambit from affordable to high end.ĭid we miss one of your favorite shops? By all means, add it to our list and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.Ĭheck out other recent Curbed Miami maps, like Where Drake filmed his inspiring “God’s Plan” video in Miami, 10 most expensive homes for sale in Miami, Miami's 20 best secret gardens, parks, and green spaces, and Moonlight's Miami filming locations. ![]() Selecting just 15 stores can be a highly arbitrary process-we could've run this map purely in the Miami Design District (we added a few noteworthy gems from the hub, for sure) but we restrained ourselves. This list strays away from big brand retailers, and instead focus on the more offbeat shops that ooze with personality. The goal in this Miami furniture and design store roundup is to bring you the niche boutique and vintage stores that locals can’t stop talking about on Yelp, Houzz, and Google. So here’s the thing about Miami-the city’s big on interior design.Īrt, architecture, and home decor intersect in a such a way that a place like the Miami Design District can be a hub for all three scenes. For more information, see our ethics policy. ![]() These do not influence editorial content, though Vox Media may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links.
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