Whether you're heading somewhere or you just want to see how congested a specific street is, it's easy to check the traffic delays with Google Maps on both your desktop and mobile. We'll show you how to do that.

Here’s how to see traffic info on Google Maps for Android, iPhone and on a browser. How to see traffic info on Google Maps on desktop. Open Google Maps; Click layers; Select the traffic option

See Traffic in Google Maps: Easy Steps. Search for a location, tap the Layers icon (the overlapping diamonds), and select "Traffic" to see current conditions. If you're commuting, search for the destination and tap "Directions" to find the most traffic-free route.

Choose Live traffic > Typical traffic for other days/times. Green roads mean no traffic delays. Orange and red indicate slower traffic. This article explains how to see traffic on Google Maps from the desktop website and the mobile app for iOS and Android.

Check traffic now & later. To reach your destination as quickly as possible, check typical traffic before you drive. You can avoid the busiest times of day. On your Android phone or tablet, open...

Learn how to get real-time traffic information in the Today view on your iPhone or iPad without opening the Google Maps app. Add the Google Traffic widget to see traffic delays, crashes, construction, or road closures nearby.

Learn how to use Google Maps to see traffic conditions and find alternate routes on your mobile or desktop device. This article also answers some frequently asked questions about Google Maps traffic feature.

Get traffic or search for places along the way. Even if you don’t enter a destination on maps, you can: Get traffic for your drive. Search for places easily. Quickly navigate to a common type...

With Google Maps’ traffic predictions combined with live traffic conditions, we let you know that if you continue down your current route, there’s a good chance you’ll get stuck in unexpected gridlock traffic about 30 minutes into your ride—which would mean missing your appointment.