What is the real function of Blue Line in Google Maps? 90% users are still confused

For your information, let us tell you that when you enter the address of a place in Google Maps and tap on Start Navigation, the blue line visible on the phone screen is the route which Google Maps considers to be the best route for you. It prepares the route after checking many things like distance, traffic, road conditions and travel time. In such a situation, if you keep walking on this blue line, then Google Maps tries to take you to your destination in the fastest and easiest way.

Apart from this, many times you might have noticed that the path of the Blue Line suddenly changes while moving. This happens because Google Maps keeps checking live traffic data continuously and from where there is least traffic, Google Maps starts showing you a new route.

If there is a possibility of further delay due to jam, road closure, accident or any other reason, the app immediately suggests you a new and better route. In such a situation, the Blue Line also gets updated according to the new route.

Not only this, Google Maps not only shows the Blue Line but also tells the users about the traffic situation through different colored lines. Let us tell you that the green line on Google Maps means that the traffic is normal and the vehicles are running smoothly. At the same time, Orange line indicates that there is light traffic on the way, hence the speed may be slightly reduced. At the same time, Red Line means heavy traffic on the way and the journey may take more time.

Let us tell you that people often consider Blue Dot and Blue Line to be the same thing. Whereas the work of both is different. Blue Dot shows your current location while Blue Line shows the path you have to follow to reach your destination. This means that Blue Dot tells where you are and Blue Line tells where you need to go.

To get a better experience of Google Maps, keep your smartphone’s GPS on, keep the internet connection stable and keep updating the app from time to time. If the Blue Line changes, instead of ignoring it, pay attention to the new route as it often helps in saving time and avoiding traffic.