Best way to get address/directions from Google Maps (desktop) into Android Auto

[AC Question]

Am using the rather cumbersome way of having to verbally dictate into Android Auto an address that I previously wrote down on a piece of paper. I know I can send directions from Google Maps (desktop) to my phone, but after downloading it, Android Auto seems to be unaware of my needed destination.

Thank you for any assistance and suggestions. Android version 6.0.1