{"id":485918,"date":"2026-01-02T00:39:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T00:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/485918\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T00:39:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T00:39:17","slug":"how-to-share-eta-on-apple-maps-and-google-maps-for-iphone-and-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/485918\/","title":{"rendered":"How to share ETA on Apple Maps and Google Maps for iPhone and Android"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!\n  <\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\">Sharing your estimated time of arrival (ETA) lets others know when to expect you without constant check-ins. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/tech\/companies\/apple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Maps<\/a> and Google Maps both include built-in tools that send live arrival updates while you drive. Once turned on, the updates run automatically. That means fewer distractions and safer trips.<\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\"><strong>Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report<\/strong><br \/>Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you\u2019ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide \u2014 free \u2014 when you join my\u00a0<strong>CYBERGUY.COM<\/strong> newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\/never-lose-your-car-maps-parking-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NEVER LOSE YOUR CAR WITH MAPS PARKING TOOLS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smartphone-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding her smartphone.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Apple Maps and Google Maps let drivers share live ETAs, so contacts can track arrival times without constant texts or calls. (Photographer: David Paul Morris\/Bloomberg via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why this feature makes everyday travel easier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sharing your ETA is quick and practical. It lets contacts know you are on your way and see your updated arrival time in real time. It also adds peace of mind during late nights, long routes or unfamiliar areas. Most importantly, you stay focused on moving safely instead of responding to messages.<\/p>\n<p>We tested these steps using an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/tech\/technologies\/iphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iPhone 15 Pro Max<\/a> running iOS 26.2 and a Samsung Galaxy Android phone running Android 16. Make sure Apple Maps or Google Maps is installed and updated to the latest version.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enable Share ETA Permissions on iPhone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before starting navigation, confirm that Apple Maps has the correct permissions. Without these settings enabled, ETA sharing may never appear.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>Privacy &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>Location Services<\/strong> and make sure it is turned on.<\/li>\n<li>In\u00a0<strong>Location Services<\/strong>, tap\u00a0<strong>Maps<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Set location access to\u00a0<strong>While Using the App<\/strong> or\u00a0<strong>Always<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Turn on\u00a0<strong>Precise Location<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Return to\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down and tap\u00a0<strong>Apps<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Maps<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down, and next to\u00a0<strong>Share ETA<\/strong>, enable it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\/android-emergency-live-video-gives-911-eyes-scene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ANDROID EMERGENCY LIVE VIDEO GIVES 911 EYES ON THE SCENE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smartphone-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Woman typing on her phone.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Sharing your ETA updates automatically as traffic changes, helping drivers stay focused on the road. (Photo by Sebastian Kahnert\/picture alliance via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Share ETA on iPhone Using Apple Maps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps to share your live ETA with a contact using Apple Maps. Note: ETA sharing only works after navigation begins. You also need Location Services enabled for Maps and Contacts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Open Apple Maps<\/strong> on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Search for your destination<\/strong> and\u00a0<strong>tap it.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select your\u00a0<strong>travel mode,<\/strong> then tap\u00a0<strong>Go<\/strong> to start navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once navigation starts,\u00a0<strong>tap the route card at the bottom<\/strong> of the screen to expand it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scroll down and tap\u00a0<strong>Share ETA<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a\u00a0<strong>recent contact<\/strong> or tap\u00a0<strong>Contacts<\/strong> to search for someone.<\/li>\n<li>Your contact will get a notification and can see your live ETA until you arrive or stop sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to share ETA on Android using Google Maps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Android users can share their ETA just as easily with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/tech\/companies\/google\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps.<\/a> You can share your live arrival time on any Android phone using Google Maps. The feature is built into the Google Maps app.<\/p>\n<p>Menu wording or placement may vary slightly depending on your device and Android version.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<strong>Google Maps<\/strong> app on your Android phone.<\/li>\n<li>Search for your destination and tap\u00a0<strong>Directions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>Start<\/strong> to begin navigation.<\/li>\n<li>While navigation is active, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the trip menu.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>Share trip progress<\/strong> (on some devices, this may appear as\u00a0<strong>Share your trip<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li>Choose a contact or share a link using text message or another app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your contact can follow your live location and see updated arrival times until you reach your destination or stop sharing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> If you don&#8217;t see &#8220;Share trip progress,&#8221; make sure navigation has already started.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\/holiday-travel-privacy-risks-how-stay-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HOLIDAY TRAVEL PRIVACY RISKS AND HOW TO STAY SAFE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smartphone-photo-3.jpg\" alt=\"Person using their iPhone.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>iPhone and Android users can send real-time arrival updates directly from Apple Maps or Google Maps. (Photo by Sebastian Kahnert\/picture alliance via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><strong>What happens after you share your ETA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once sharing is active, both apps handle updates automatically.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrival times adjust with traffic<\/li>\n<li>Delays appear without manual messages<\/li>\n<li>Sharing ends when you arrive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can stop sharing at any time from the navigation screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take my quiz: How safe is your online security?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/tech\/technologies\/wifi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wi-Fi settings,<\/a> you\u2019ll get a personalized breakdown of what you\u2019re doing right and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here:\u00a0<strong>Cyberguy.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&amp;af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&amp;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kurt&#8217;s key takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sharing your ETA on iPhone or Android removes the pressure of keeping others informed while driving. Apple Maps and Google Maps do the work for you. It is a simple habit that improves safety of communication and peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>Do you use ETA sharing when you drive, walk, or take transit, and has it changed how often people check in on you? Let us know by writing to us at\u00a0<strong>Cyberguy.com.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report<\/strong><br \/>Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. 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