MapQuest: Get Directions

What is MapQuest: Get Directions?

MapQuest: Get Directions is a maps and navigation app for Android from the developer MapQuest. It is listed in the Maps & Navigation category on Google Play and is used to look up addresses, plan trips, and get directions from one place to another.

The app has been installed more than 15,561,309 times and holds a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 75,508 ratings on Google Play, so it has a large and active user base.

How does MapQuest: Get Directions work?

You enter a start point and a destination, choose a route, and follow the guidance on screen. The app shows your position on the map as you move and gives directions as you drive.

Route guidance is the core of the app, and the developer has been refining how the route looks as you travel, so the next steps stay easy to follow.

What's new in version 10.30.0?

Version 10.30.0 adds a tool for U.S. users to find voting locations. By entering a voting address, people can see nearby polling places, early voting sites, ballot drop-off points, opening hours, and directions to each.

The update also changes how the route behind your vehicle icon appears. The part of the route you have already driven fades as you go, on the phone and on Android Auto. The release also includes fixes for saved addresses and route guidance.

Is MapQuest: Get Directions free, and does it have ads?

The app is free to download from Google Play. It is not a paid app.

It does contain ads, and it offers in-app purchases. Ads can appear while you use the app, and optional purchases can be made inside it. Check the store listing for the current options before you decide whether to pay for anything.

Requirements, size, and compatibility

MapQuest: Get Directions requires Android 7.0 or later. Devices older than that version cannot install the current release.

This version is 10.30.0, and the app was last updated on 2026-10-22. Download size is not listed in the facts available here, so check the Google Play page for the current figure before installing on a device with limited storage.

Pros and cons

On the plus side, the app is free, widely installed, and has a solid community rating. It covers everyday driving directions and now includes a voting-location lookup for U.S. users.

On the downside, ads appear in the app and some features are sold as in-app purchases. Like most navigation apps, it depends on a reliable phone and data connection for up-to-date route guidance.

Who is MapQuest: Get Directions best for?

The app suits drivers who want a free, simple navigation tool and can accept ads. It is also a practical choice for U.S. voters who need to find polling places or ballot drop-off sites near their address.

People who want a fully ad-free experience or who use very old Android devices may want to look at other options first.