Create a Multi-Stop Route and Enable Route Planning

Go to your dashboard and open the collection you want to use.

If you already have a collection or group of listings, use that as the source for your tour or route.

If you do not have one yet, create a new collection and add places from your listings.

Confirm the collection contains all stops you want included in the route.

Return to the dashboard.

Click the map you want to edit, or create a new map for the tour/route.

Verify that the map is connected to the correct collection of places.

Make sure the map is ready for marker and route configuration.

In the map editor, adjust marker appearance if needed, such as changing marker colors.

Enable point numbers so each stop displays in the correct order.

Use numbered markers to help users understand the sequence of the route.

Confirm the numbering field is active before publishing.

If point numbers are missing, go back to your collection data.

Open the collection and select Bulk Edit.

Find the point number field.

Assign a number to each place based on the intended route order.

Save the changes so the map can display the stops correctly.

Return to the map and open Viewer Actions.

Turn on the option that allows users to plan their own routes.

This adds a route planner to the map’s More menu.

Users will be able to string multiple stops into one trip.

Route planning is accessed from the three-dot menu in the top right and lets users build a multi-stop route.

Get Directions is a separate feature found under Actions and Point Card.

Use route planning when users need to combine several stops into one itinerary.

Use Get Directions when users only need directions to a single place.

Go back to Data.

In the left panel, choose List Order.

Change the sort order from Name to Point Number.

Confirm the stops now appear in the intended sequence.

This makes it easier for users to follow the route in order.

Open the route planner from the top right and select Get Route.

Add the first waypoint, then use Add another waypoint for each additional stop.

Continue until all desired stops are included.

Choose the travel mode: driving, walking, biking, or transit.

Generate the route and verify the output is correct.

After generating the route, confirm users can access sharing and editing options.

Available options may include:

Verify these options work as expected for the user experience.

Open the map in desktop preview mode.

Confirm the numbered stops display clearly.

Test the Get a route action from the top right.

Ensure users can create a self-guided route based on the listed points and numbers.

Confirm that Get Directions remains available for individual places.

This feature should direct users to a single location from their current position or another starting point.

Use this when the goal is point-to-point navigation rather than a multi-stop itinerary.

Keep both features enabled only if both use cases are needed.

If you want a route that always appears on the map, go to Map Style.

Open Shapes and Overlays.

Click Add a Line.

Draw the line from one stop to the next in the desired order.

Save the line so all viewers can see the route without creating their own.

Route planning and Get Directions are different features; make sure you enable the correct one for your use case.

If point numbers are not entered correctly, the route order may appear confusing to users.

A permanent line drawn in Shapes and Overlays is visible to all viewers and is not the same as an interactive route planner.

Always test the map after changes to confirm the stop order, marker display, and route actions work properly.

Enter point numbers in bulk from the collection data to save time.

Sort the list by Point Number before publishing to reduce user confusion.

Use consistent marker colors and numbering to make the route easier to follow.

Test both desktop and user-facing views before sharing the map.

If you need a reusable tour route, consider drawing a permanent line in addition to enabling route planning.