AI-generated Key Takeaways
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The Route Preview template, now deprecated in favor of the Map + Content template, displays up to 3 routes alongside a map for navigation apps.
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Route information must include duration or distance and may include estimated travel time, with the selected route highlighted on the map.
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This template requires at least one route to be presented by default and allows for optional components like the header, action strip, and map action strip.
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Developers must present at least one route, have one selected by default, show duration or distance for routes, and should highlight the relevant route on the map upon user selection, while avoiding presenting more than 3 routes.
The Route Preview template presents up to 3 available routes for a selected destination, next to a map.
Route information must include either duration or distance and may also include estimated travel time. As a user selects a route to preview, the app updates the map with a visual representation of the route.
Includes:
- Header (in card)
- Action strip (optional)
- List rows with route information
- Base map (full-screen, drawn by the app)
- Optional map action strip with up to 4 buttons for map interactivity

Route Preview template examples


Two routes, linked to map with numbered markers (Android Auto example)
Three routes, with estimated trip duration shown on map (AAOS example)
Route Preview template UX requirements
App developers:
MUST | Present at least 1 route on this template. |
MUST | Have 1 route selected by default. |
MUST | Show either duration or distance for routes. |
MUST NOT | Present more than 3 routes. |
SHOULD | Highlight the relevant route on the map when a user makes a selection. |