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New route

Route setup

Preparing your route

Geocoding your start and destination, then opening the map with a Mapbox route.

Looking up places…

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Overview

Direction loading: geocode both ends before the route map

After you submit the Driving Directions form, this interstitial resolves the A and B strings to coordinates, validates that Mapbox can build a route, and then forwards you to the full-screen route map. Errors surface here with links to edit addresses rather than a silent failure on the map.

  • Progress copy reflects geocoding and hand-off stages when the client exposes them.
  • When either place fails, you see a clear message and a button back to the planner.
  • Successful runs should redirect automatically; bookmark the planner page, not this URL.
  • Advertisements on this page are labeled like other marketing surfaces.
Directions
Geocode → route
A & BMapboxRedirect
Capabilities

Why the extra hop exists

Separating validation from the GL map keeps failures understandable.

Two geocodes

Both endpoints must resolve; ambiguous stadium or airport names are caught before the map mounts.

Route preview next

Once both points exist, the client requests directions and opens the interactive view.

Honest errors

Instead of a blank map, you get actionable copy when a city is missing or the network times out.

How long should direction loading take?
Usually a few seconds on a stable connection. Slow networks or ambiguous place names can take longer.
One endpoint is found but the other fails—how do I fix it?
Use Edit addresses to add city/state/country context, choose a nearby landmark, or use coordinates from Location Maps.
Can I bookmark this loading URL?
It is better to bookmark the Driving Directions form or the final route map URL after it opens. The loading URL is an interstitial step.
Does this page show route alternatives?
No. Route alternatives and turn-by-turn steps belong to the route map/planner pages after the route is generated.
What happens if directions cannot be computed?
You will see an error here with a link back to edit addresses, instead of landing on a blank map.
Map Tools

Every Map Mode You Actually Need

Eight focused tools, each with its own dedicated page for SEO and usability.

Satellite Maps

High-detail imagery for terrain recognition and real-world reference.

Driving Directions

Plan point-to-point routes with driving, cycling or walking modes.

3D Maps

Inspect terrain, elevation and skyline perspective in true 3D view.

Location Maps

Pinpoint addresses, coordinates and landmarks across global coverage.

Streets Maps

Clean road hierarchy for neighborhood-level planning and navigation.

Dark Maps

Low-light map style for dashboards, in-car panels and night reading.

Weather Maps

Temperature, wind, cloud and humidity overlays for travel decisions.

Radar Maps

Animated precipitation and storm motion for short-term planning.
Direction loading

Hang tight—we are validating both stops.

Need to change a spelling? Open the planner again without waiting for redirect.

Driving Directions or Map search →