Discover the Quickest Way to Find Nearby Gas Stations on Google Maps

Locating the nearest gas station is crucial for long trips or when you're unfamiliar with the roads during travel. This article shares useful tips for searching and looking up nearby gas stations, allowing you to swiftly identify the locations of gas stations around or along your travel route for refueling.

Guide on how to locate nearby gas stations around you

1. How to find nearby gas stations using Google Maps

Note: To find nearby gas stations, enable location sharing on Google Maps.

Quick Guide: Open the Google Maps app, then under the search bar, select Gas Stations.

Detailed Instructions:

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app on your phone.

Step 2: Under the search bar, categories like Home, Restaurants, Hotels, etc., will appear. Swipe left and select 'Gas Stations'.

Step 3: After completing Step 2, all nearby gas stations will appear on the map (red gas station icons).

Observe and select a gas station closest to your area. Specific information about the gas station, such as ratings, distance from your location, open or closed status, will be displayed below.

Step 4: Select 'Directions' and then choose 'Start.' Google Maps will provide directions to the selected nearby gas station.

2. How to find nearby gas stations along your route

Quick Guide: Open the Google Maps app on your phone. In the 'Search' box, enter the address you want to go to, press 'Start', and then select the 'Magnifying Glass' icon. Click on the 'Gas Station' icon.

Step-by-step Guide:

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app on your phone. In the Search here box, type the destination you want to reach. For example, in this article, I'm searching for 'Cau Giay Park'.

Step 2: Select Start > Press the Magnifying Glass icon.

Step 3: Choose 'Gas Station'. All nearby gas stations will appear along the route you're taking. You can view and select the most convenient gas station based on your location.

3. How to find the nearest open gas station

When you've located the nearest gas station but are still unsure if it's open, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app. In the search bar, type 'nearest gas station' and press Search.

Step 2: Now, numerous icons of gas stations will appear. Choose the gas station icon closest to your location or any gas station you want to check the opening hours for. Then, select the information area just below the gas station name (follow the arrow instructions below).

Step 3: Select the Clock icon and check the operating hours of the gas station.

Similarly, with the same steps above, you can use Google Maps to find the location of nearby restaurants, internet cafes, post offices, hair salons, etc., catering to your personal needs.

These are tips for finding nearby gas stations, locating the nearest gas station along your route on Google Maps quickly. We hope this article is helpful and assists you when needed. Best of luck with your implementation.