When I save coordinates instead of addresses
Last updated: June 3, 2026
Why coordinates are sometimes better than addresses for parking spots, viewpoints, entrances, travel stops, and places that maps describe badly.
Addresses are useful until they are not. For normal places like hotels, offices, and restaurants, an address is usually enough. But for parking spots, viewpoints, entrances, trails, beaches, or temporary meeting points, coordinates can be more precise.
That is why I like being able to save a place from coordinates, not only from search results.
Coordinates preserve the exact spot
A search result may point to a building, but I may need the entrance. A beach may have a general name, but I may need the quiet access road. A parking area may be next to a venue, not inside it.
Saving coordinates keeps the place honest. It stores the spot I actually meant.
The route can still happen anywhere
Once the coordinates are saved in My Saved Places, I can still open them in Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, HERE WeGo, or another navigation app. The location stays precise, and the routing app stays flexible.
