How to Launch Google Maps Directions Using Intents in Android?

Launching Google Maps Directions with Intents for Android

Question:

How can I launch Google Maps directions between two locations using an Intent in an Android app?

Answer:

Yes, it is possible to use an Intent to launch Google Maps directions. Here's how you can do it:

• From Latitudes and Longitudes:

Intent intent = new Intent(android.content.Intent.ACTION_VIEW, 
Uri.parse("http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=20.344,34.34&daddr=20.5666,45.345"));
startActivity(intent);

• From Current Location:

Intent intent = new Intent(android.content.Intent.ACTION_VIEW, 
Uri.parse("http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=20.5666,45.345"));
startActivity(intent);

• Direct Navigation (requires Google Maps app to be installed):

Intent intent = new Intent(android.content.Intent.ACTION_VIEW,
Uri.parse("google.navigation:q=an+address+city"));

Update (May 2017):

Google has launched a new API for universal, cross-platform Google Maps URLs. You can use Intents with the new API as well:

• Parse Google Maps URL:

Uri gmmIntentUri = Uri.parse("https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=Sydney&destination=Brisbane&travelmode=driving");

• Create Intent:

Intent intent = new Intent(android.content.Intent.ACTION_VIEW, gmmIntentUri);
startActivity(intent);

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