How to make Shortcut to calculate commute time , Work and Home

Hi  Apple Community , how to make shortcut to calculate commute time Work and Home easily ?


In my country , Apple Maps are disabled , so the alternatives are Google Maps and Waze .

How to make Shortcut just one tap in Home Screen ?

1) open Google Maps and navigate to my home or work address

2) open Waze and navigate to my home or work address .


I already ask ChatGPT (that I include in this post below) , but still failed to do so when I type my home address bracket .


Thank you all  .


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Creating a Shortcut in iOS to calculate commute time using Google Maps or Waze involves several steps. Below is a simplified guide on how to achieve this:


Using Google Maps:

Download Google Maps App: Make sure you have the Google Maps app installed on your device.

Open the Shortcuts App: Launch the Shortcuts app on your iOS device.

Create a New Shortcut: Tap the '+' icon to create a new shortcut.

Add an Action: Tap 'Add Action' and search for "Open App." Select Google Maps from the list.

Customize Google Maps URL:

Tap on the "Open URLs" option.

Enter the URL scheme for Google Maps. You can use the following format:

comgooglemaps://?daddr=[Work Address]&saddr=[Home Address]&directionsmode=driving&travelmode=driving


Replace [Work Address] and [Home Address] with the actual addresses or use variables if you want to make it dynamic.

Run the Shortcut: Save the shortcut and run it to test if it opens Google Maps with the desired route.


Using Waze:

Download Waze App: Ensure the Waze app is installed on your iOS device.

Open the Shortcuts App: Start the Shortcuts app on your device.

Create a New Shortcut: Tap the '+' icon to create a new shortcut.

Add an Action: Tap 'Add Action' and search for "Open App." Select Waze from the list.

Customize Waze URL:

Tap on the "Open URLs" option.

Enter the URL scheme for Waze. Use the following format:

waze://?q=[Work Address]&navigate=yes


Again, replace [Work Address] and [Home Address] with the actual addresses, or use variables for dynamic input.

Run the Shortcut: Save your newly created shortcut and try running it to ensure it navigates correctly using Waze.


Notes:

Dynamic Addresses: If you want to set dynamic addresses, you might need to use input prompts or variables within the Shortcuts app.

Automation: You can further automate this by linking your shortcut with specific triggers like time of day or geographic location.


This setup will help calculate your commute time using either Google Maps or Waze, bypassing the limitations of Apple Maps in your country.

iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 23, 2025 7:11 PM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2025 10:12 AM

Hello Sliverius,


You need to replace the string “[Work Address]” (including the brackets) with the address. In addition, you have to replace the spaces in the address with the character “%20”.


For instance, if your work address is “123 Main St, New York”, the string for the URL should be:

comgooglemaps://?daddr=123%20Main%20St,%20New%20York&saddr…

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Feb 24, 2025 10:12 AM in response to Sliverius

Hello Sliverius,


You need to replace the string “[Work Address]” (including the brackets) with the address. In addition, you have to replace the spaces in the address with the character “%20”.


For instance, if your work address is “123 Main St, New York”, the string for the URL should be:

comgooglemaps://?daddr=123%20Main%20St,%20New%20York&saddr…

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