Google Maps - Downloading Off Line Maps for directions when offline?

[Steve_Karl]

Hi there,
I've got most of it figured out but just wanted to ask,

Q: When downloading an off line map with the intent of using it later for in-car navigation to a location, is it necessary to zoom out to be able to see my starting point also?

It just seems logical but wanted to check to make sure.

Thank you!

 

[Rukbat]

No, if you put in a destination, it will set up your route.

But you have to be online at that time or Maps won't be able to get the location of your destination (it goes to a specific latitude and longitude, not to an address) from Google's server. Once the destination is set, you can go offline.

 

[Steve_Karl]

So, I should set up the direction / journey first, when on line, as opposed to just the destination?