Search for a place on Google Maps At the top, tap the search box and enter an address, name of a place, or choose a category, like gas stations or groceries. Tip: After you find a place on the map, you can check directions to the place in a list, details about a place, or get directions with voice-guided navigation.

To exit the route preview in Google Maps, you can simply tap the "Back" button in the top-left corner of the screen or swipe down on the preview to close it. This should take you back to the map view.