How do I get directions between two arbitrary points in Apple Maps on iOS 10?

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How do I get directions between two arbitrary points in Apple Maps on iOS 10?

I'd like to get directions from one point to another in Apple Maps on iOS 10 (10.1.1), neither of which is my current location. I have been unable to figure out how to do this. I can get to the Change Route dialog, but there is no pick list except for some odd list of recent places. If I pick one of them, then I get directions from my current location to that place.

This is a pretty common use case, and there ought to be a way to do it. I can figure out most things on my iPhone (at least in the Apple apps), but this one has me stumped.

iPhone 6s, iOS 10.1.1

Posted on Nov 15, 2016 7:09 AM

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Michael Black

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Nov 15, 2016 7:20 AM in response to John D III

Type in the place you wish to go to and go to the directions panel. The "my location" should be blue - tap on that, and edit the "from" location to be whatever you wish and update the directions. Now pick or change your route amongst the new ones offered to and from your two locations.

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jbree5

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Sep 13, 2017 11:49 AM in response to salauddin_rana

You can't simply delete my location and tap on the new location. You have to physically type the second location where "my location" was. (You can just use the name of it if it's on your list. You don't always have to type the address. )

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CVinyard

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Jul 14, 2017 12:03 PM in response to John D III

How do I get directions from two aribitrary PIN DROPPED locations?

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Sep 7, 2017 5:01 AM in response to Michael Black

I marked the destination from my location but still direction showing not available. Can you guide me to solve this ?

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