Track format · Android-ready

GPX track for Android — OruxMaps, Locus Map, and more

Convert a Google Maps directions link into a GPX track file for any Android GPS app. Paste your route URL, sign in, and download.

Works with OruxMaps Works with Locus Map Route not stored
Google Maps GPX track for Android

Accepts full or short URLs (e.g. maps.app.goo.gl). Must be a directions route link containing /dir/.

Why use GPX on Android?

Google Maps gives you directions as a link — Android GPS apps need a file.

Track format for Android

Android GPS apps like OruxMaps and Locus Map expect a GPX track — a continuous path of points. This page outputs track-format GPX, ready to import.

Any Android map app

The GPX file works with OruxMaps, Locus Map, Komoot, OsmAnd, Maps.me, and any other Android app that can import GPX tracks.

No file uploads

Conversion runs on our server after you sign in. Your route data is not stored. No files are transferred from your Android device.

How to convert Google Maps to GPX for Android

Three steps from Maps link to a GPX track on your Android device.

1

Copy your Maps link

Open Google Maps, set a directions route, and copy the URL. Full URLs and short maps.app.goo.gl links both work.

2

Paste, sign in, and convert

Paste the link in the converter above. Sign in with Google when prompted, then tap Convert to build your GPX track.

3

Import into your Android app

Download the GPX file and import it into OruxMaps, Locus Map, or your preferred Android navigation app.

Good to know

Android map apps typically import GPX tracks — a sequence of GPS coordinates forming a continuous path. This is different from waypoints, which are individual named points. The converter on this page defaults to track mode, which is the format OruxMaps, Locus Map, OsmAnd, and most other Android navigation apps expect when you import a route.

The Google Maps URL you paste must be a directions route — it needs to contain /dir/ in the path. Both full-length Google Maps URLs and short maps.app.goo.gl links are supported.

You can export cycling, hiking, driving, or walking routes — any route you plan in Google Maps can become a GPX track for Android.

When to use this tool

  • Cyclists and mountain bikers who plan roads in Google Maps and navigate with OruxMaps or Locus Map.
  • Hikers and trail runners who want offline navigation with a GPX route on their Android device.
  • Drivers who need a route in a navigation app that accepts GPX tracks.
  • Android developers who need a GPX track to test location-aware apps.

For Xcode or Pokemon GO, see the iPhone GPX page or Pokemon GO GPX page.

Ready to export your Android GPX track?

Paste a Google Maps directions link above and download a track-format GPX file.