New update on Google Maps for India to allow for pit stops and detours in navigation mode

Add-on feature to help users stay on track while making stops for fuel, coffee and food

Google released a new update for its Google Maps feature in India on Monday. 

One can now search for and add an extra stop to one's route, without having to exit navigation mode in Google Maps. The new update ensures quicker pit stops and fewer long detours as users can search for places like fuel stations, restaurants, grocery stores and more along their route on Google Maps.

With the new update, Google Maps will now also show you how long a stop will add to your trip while keeping you on your route.

When you're driving in navigation mode and you suddenly get a call from your partner to pick up some groceries on your drive home, or if you're on a road trip and you suddenly decide to find a great restaurant option along your route, simply tap the magnifying glass at the top right corner of the screen, a release said. You’ll see a drop-down menu with helpful options, like petrol pumps, grocery stores, and restaurants. If the drop-down options aren’t what you need, you can now even add a detour to your favourite coffee shop by tapping the search icon or by using voice commands.