Nokia Drive
Learn how to navigate by car with voice guidance in your language, how to update Nokia Drive maps, and how to change the look of the Nokia Drive map.
Drive to your destination
When you need turn-by-turn directions while driving, Nokia Drive helps you get to your destination.
Select 
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When you use Nokia Drive for the first time, your phone asks you if you want to download street maps for your current location and a navigation voice that matches your phone language settings. If you download the maps using your home Wi-Fi connection before you leave for your trip, you will save on data costs while travelling.
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Select
> Set destination , then search for your destination or select a recent destination from Last destinations. -
Select DRIVE TO > START .
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To stop the navigation, select
> Stop navigation .
You can also start driving without a set destination. The map follows your location.
By default, the map rotates to your driving direction. The compass always points north.
To use a full screen map, tap the map.
Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road safety.
Related topics
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See Download or remove maps .
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See Get voice guidance .
Get voice guidance
Voice guidance, if available for your language, helps you find your way to a destination, leaving you free to enjoy the journey.
Select .
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Select
> Settings > Navigation voice . -
Select a language, or to not use voice guidance, select None.
You can also download new navigation voices.
Select > Settings > Navigation voice > Download new and a voice.
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Download or remove maps
To save on data costs when travelling, save new street maps to your phone before your journey. If you're running low on space in your phone, you can remove some maps.
Select and > Settings > Manage maps .
To download maps on your phone, you need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Download a map
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Select
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Select a continent, a country, and an area if applicable, then select Install.
To cancel the download, select
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Select the map, and on the map details page, select 
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Select 
> delete all > OK .
Using services or downloading content may cause transfer of large amounts of data, which may result in data traffic costs.
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Navigate offline
To save data costs, you can also use Nokia Drive offline.
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Select
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Select
> Settings . -
Switch Connection to Offline
Some features, such as search results, may be limited when using Nokia Drive offline.
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Change the look of the Nokia Drive view
Would you like to see a more realistic 3D map, or are you using Nokia Drive at night, when it's dark? With the different map modes, you can see the info you need clearly at all times.
Select .
Select , then select 2D or 3D.
To see the map clearly also when it is dark, you can use night mode.
Select > Settings , then switch Map colours to Night.
To get a bigger and better view of your surroundings on the map, use the full screen map.
Tap the map. To see the info area, press 
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When navigating, the remaining distance to your destination is shown by default. You can also set Nokia Drive to show your estimated time of arrival or remaining time.
In the navigation view, select the remaining distance and an option.
By default, Nokia Drive shows prominent buildings and attractions on the map. If you don't want to see them, select > Settings , then switch Landmarks to OFF 
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Get speed limit warnings
Don't let your speed drift above the limit – set your phone to warn you when you're driving too fast.
The availability of speed limit info may vary according to the region and country.
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Select
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Select
> Settings , then switch Speed limit to Alert on 
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To set by how much you can exceed the limit before being warned, drag the Alert if my speed exceeds limit by slider. You can set a separate limit for lower and higher speeds.
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Give feedback on Nokia Drive
Tell us your opinion on Nokia Drive, and take part in improving the app.
To give feedback, you need to have an active internet connection.
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Select
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Select
> Feedback . -
Select how likely you are to recommend Nokia Drive to other people. You can also give your reasons.
The feedback is anonymous.
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Select SEND.
After you have sent your feedback for the current version of Nokia Drive, the option is no longer available.
Related topics
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See Download or remove maps .