See how traffic affects travel time throughout the day. Drag the slider to see how your route duration changes in real-time.
Users
14
+2 in 30 days
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Version
1.3.0
updated 28 Jan 2026
Users
monthly, 13 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:14 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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monthly, 13 months
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About Time Scrubber for Google Maps
Discover the best time to travel with Time Scrubber for Google Maps!
🕐 WHAT IT DOES
Time Scrubber adds an interactive time slider to Google Maps directions, letting you see how traffic conditions affect your travel time throughout the day. Simply drag the slider to any time and instantly see updated duration estimates.
⚡ KEY FEATURES
• Interactive 24-hour time slider on Google Maps
• Real-time traffic predictions for any departure time
• Compare rush hour vs off-peak travel times
• Smart caching for faster performance
• Rate limiting to manage API usage
• Clean, draggable interface that stays out of your way
🎯 PERFECT FOR
• Planning your commute to avoid rush hour
• Scheduling appointments with traffic in mind
• Finding the fastest time to travel
• Comparing morning vs evening routes
🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY
• All data stored locally on your device
• Uses your own Google Maps API key
• No tracking, no analytics, no data collection
• Open source and transparent
📝 SETUP (One-time, 2 minutes)
1. Get a free Google Maps API key (instructions in extension)
2. Enter it in the extension settings
3. Visit Google Maps directions - the slider appears automatically!
💡 HOW TO USE
1. Go to Google Maps and get directions
2. The time slider appears automatically
3. Drag to any time to see updated travel duration
4. Plan your trip at the optimal time!
🆓 FREE TIER FRIENDLY
Designed to work within Google's free API tier with built-in rate limiting and smart caching.