How to Avoid Tolls in Apple Maps

Nobody likes to be surprised by a toll road. They are an inconvenience that many of us would rather not have to deal with, even though it might mean taking the scenic route instead. Lucky for us, Apple Maps offers alternative directions that avoid toll roads, saving us some money in the process.

If you are looking to avoid those pesky toll booths, then this is the article for you. Here, you will find detailed guidelines on avoiding toll roads using your iOS devices.

How to Avoid Tolls in Apple Maps on an iPhone

Although Apple Maps allows you to change your settings to avoid toll roads, the feature is not found within the app. You will have to do this from “Settings,” which can be a bit confusing. With this feature enabled, whenever you type in a destination, Apple Maps will automatically offer you several different toll-free routes, along with their distance and estimated driving time. However, if you are looking to avoid toll roads on a trip-by-trip basis, that is something you can do directly in the Apple Maps app.

To change your settings to always avoid toll roads, follow the steps below:

1. Open the “Settings” app on your phone.
   
2. Tap on “Maps.”
   
3. Under “Directions,” tap “Driving.”
   
4. On “Highways,” toggle the feature to enable it.
   
5. Under the “Avoid” section, toggle “Tolls” to enable the feature.
   

Apple Maps will automatically give you routes that don’t have toll roads.

If you would like to avoid toll roads on a trip-by-trip basis, you can do this directly within Apple Maps. To do this:

1. On Apple Maps, type in your destination but do not tap “Go” just yet.
   
2. Swipe up or tap on the window’s top bar to reveal more options.
   
3. Select “Driving Options.”
   
4. Tap on the “Tolls” toggle to enable the avoidance feature.
   
5. Select “Done.”
6. Maps will now give you a primary route without toll roads and other paid routes.
7. Once you are satisfied with the selection, tap “Go.”
   

How to Avoid Tolls in Apple Maps on a Mac

If you are using your Mac to find directions to your destination, then these are the steps you should follow to avoid tolls in Apple Maps.

1. Open “Apple Maps” on your Mac.
   
2. Click on “View Menu” and select “Directions.”
   
3. Click on the “Driving” option and select “Avoid Tolls/Highways.”
   

Apple Maps will now provide you with routes that don’t have toll roads.

How to Avoid Tolls in Apple Maps on an iPad

To avoid toll roads when navigating using your iPad, you will need to go into your Settings app as the feature is not found within Apple Maps. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. On your iPad, open the “Settings” app.
   
2. Tap on “Maps,” and go to “Directions,” select “Driving.”
   
3. On “Highways,” toggle the feature to enable it.
   
4. Under the “Avoid” section, toggle “Tolls” to enable the feature.
   

Apple Maps will automatically give you routes that don’t have toll roads.

If you would like to avoid toll roads on a trip-by-trip basis, you can do this directly within Apple Maps. To do this:

1. Open Apple Maps and type in your destination.
   
2. Before pressing “Go,” reveal more options by swiping up or tapping on the window’s top bar.
   
3. Select “Driving Options.”
   
4. Enable the avoidance feature by pressing the “Tolls” toggle.
   
5. Click on “Done.”
6. Maps will now give you a primary route without toll roads along with other paid routes.
7. Tap “Go” once you are satisfied with the selection.
   

Additional FAQs

How to avoid tolls in Apple Maps when offline

Nobody wants to get lost in the middle of nowhere. To keep from losing your bearings when traveling to a remote area, you might opt to use Apple Maps when it is offline. Here we will show you how to do that:

1. Ensure that “Location Services” is turned on.

2. While you are still connected to the internet, input your destination and tap “Go.”

3. Choose the best route, wait for it to load, and let navigation fully start.

4. Your course will now be saved on your device and will no longer be dependent on a Wi-Fi signal.

Sneaking Past Those Pesky Toll Roads

Toll roads can be an unpleasant surprise, especially when trying to find a place you haven’t been to before. Apple Maps can help you find alternative routes that will keep you well away from highways and their toll booths.

The routes might prove to be a little bit longer, but Apple Maps will show you how long the alternative way is. From there, you can make your best judgment on what road to take. All in all, having the feature available for use gives you more options when planning your journey.

Do you use Apple Maps often? Let us know how you have utilized it to avoid toll roads.