Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How to Convert a Google Maps Route to a GPX File (Step-by-Step Guide)
Google Maps is fantastic for planning trips and creating custom routes, but it doesn't natively allow you to download your custom paths as GPX files for offline navigation devices or third-party tracking apps like Strava, Garmin, or Maverick.
Fortunately, you can convert any custom Google Maps route into a GPX file in just a few clicks using free online tools. Here is the step-by-step process as shown in this tutorial video.Step 1: Create and Adjust Your Route on Google Maps
Open Google Maps on your desktop browser.
Enter your starting point and destination to get directions [00:12].
Click and drag the blue route line to customize your path, adding any specific roads or points of interest you want to follow [00:19].
Step 2: Copy the Google Maps Link
Once your route is finalized, click the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner of the sidebar [00:44].
Select Share or embed map from the menu options [00:46].
In the pop-up window, click COPY LINK [00:53].
Step 3: Convert the Link to a GPX File
Open a new tab and go to a web converter tool like mapstogpx.com [01:03].
Paste your copied Google Maps link into the designated input box [01:12].
Click the LET'S GO button [01:15].
The website will automatically process the link and download the generated .gpx file to your computer [01:19].
Step 4: Verify and Use Your GPX File
View online: You can upload the .gpx file to online viewers like vavgpx.com or intergpx.com to verify that your route has been properly converted [01:26].
Mobile Navigation: Transfer the .gpx file to your Android smartphone or GPS device. Open it using GPS mapping applications (such as Maverick) to view and follow your custom route completely offline [01:52].
How to Convert a Google Maps Route to a GPX File (Step-by-Step Guide)
Google Maps is fantastic for planning trips and creating custom routes, but it doesn't natively allow you to download your custom paths as GPX files for offline navigation devices or third-party tracking apps like Strava, Garmin, or Maverick.
Fortunately, you can convert any custom Google Maps route into a GPX file in just a few clicks using free online tools. Here is the step-by-step process as shown in this tutorial video.Step 1: Create and Adjust Your Route on Google Maps
Open Google Maps on your desktop browser.
Enter your starting point and destination to get directions [00:12].
Click and drag the blue route line to customize your path, adding any specific roads or points of interest you want to follow [00:19].
Step 2: Copy the Google Maps Link
Once your route is finalized, click the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner of the sidebar [00:44].
Select Share or embed map from the menu options [00:46].
In the pop-up window, click COPY LINK [00:53].
Step 3: Convert the Link to a GPX File
Open a new tab and go to a web converter tool like mapstogpx.com [01:03].
Paste your copied Google Maps link into the designated input box [01:12].
Click the LET'S GO button [01:15].
The website will automatically process the link and download the generated .gpx file to your computer [01:19].
Step 4: Verify and Use Your GPX File
View online: You can upload the .gpx file to online viewers like vavgpx.com or intergpx.com to verify that your route has been properly converted [01:26].
Mobile Navigation: Transfer the .gpx file to your Android smartphone or GPS device. Open it using GPS mapping applications (such as Maverick) to view and follow your custom route completely offline [01:52].
