Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze add options to favor fastest routes

Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze each offer ways to prioritize the quickest route for drivers. Google Maps, the world’s most downloaded navigation app in 2025, lets users turn off the default “fuel‑efficient” routing to favor speed, though this may increase fuel consumption. Apple Maps also does not always present the fastest path by default and users can adjust settings to prefer speed over other factors. Waze relies on community‑reported data and provides alerts for traffic, road hazards and fuel‑price information, helping users avoid delays. Both Google and Waze have recently integrated Gemini AI for voice commands and richer navigation features, while Apple Maps continues to expand its point‑of‑interest details. The apps remain the primary tools for daily commuting in Brazil’s major cities such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, as well as for drivers worldwide.