Open Google Maps driving directions from the Chrome address bar with the keyword 'view'.
Users
14
+1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#179K
#150K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 9 Apr 2026
Users
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:14 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About View Driving Directions
View Driving Directions is a lightweight Chrome extension that opens driving directions in Google Maps from the address bar.
How it works:
1. Type view in the Chrome address bar and press Tab or Space to activate the extension.
2. Enter a phrase like:
- get directions to paris
- get driving directions to eiffel tower
- directions to louvre museum
- taj mahal
3. Press Enter to open driving directions in Google Maps in a new tab.
What this extension does:
- Opens driving directions in Google Maps
- Supports simple directions phrases
- Falls back to treating your text as the destination
- Uses the official Google Maps directions URL format
What this extension does not do:
- It does not replace your default search engine
- It does not change your new tab page
- It does not read page content
- It does not inject scripts into websites
- It does not collect, store, or share your personal data
Permissions:
- omnibox: used only to enable the view keyword in the Chrome address bar
Important:
You must type the view keyword first in the address bar before entering your destination request.
This extension is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google.
Privacy Policy: https://maps-driving.com/privacy-policy