Get walking directions from your current location in Maps on iPad
In the Maps app , you can get detailed walking directions to your destination.
To hear turn-by-turn directions (Wi-Fi + Cellular models with a cellular data plan and Cellular Data turned on in Settings > Maps), wear headphones connected to your iPad, or turn on the guidance voice.
Get directions for walking
Do one of the following:
Say something like “Hey Siri, give me walking directions home.” Learn how to ask Siri.
Tap your destination (such as a landmark on a map), tap Directions, then tap
.
Touch and hold any spot on the map, tap Directions, then tap
.
Tap Go for the route you want.
Note: Before you tap Go, you can select other route options. For example, you can get transit or cycling directions.
To see upcoming directions, swipe the banner at the top of the screen left.
To end the directions at any time, tap End, or say something like “Hey Siri, stop navigating.”

Note: You can also see an overview map of your route or a list of all of its directions.
Share your walking ETA (Wi-Fi + Cellular models)
With iPadOS 14.5 (with a cellular data plan and Cellular Data turned on in Settings > Maps), you can let others know your estimated time of arrival (ETA) as you follow walking directions.
Ask Siri. Say something like: “Share my ETA.” Learn how to ask Siri.
Or without asking Siri, you can do the following:
With turn-by-turn directions showing, tap the route card, then tap Share ETA.
Choose one or more suggested contacts, or tap Contacts to find a contact.
You can do the following during your trip:
Stop sending ETA information: Tap Sharing ETA at the bottom of the screen, then choose a contact.
Replace the Sharing ETA card with the route card: Tap
on the Sharing ETA card.
People using devices with iOS 13.1, iPadOS 13.1, or later receive a Maps notification with your ETA, and they can track your progress in Maps. People using devices with earlier versions receive the notification through iMessage. People using other mobile devices receive an SMS message.
Note: Standard carrier data and text rates may apply.
To turn off Share ETA, go to Settings > Maps > Navigation & Guidance.