Delete a saved trip in three steps

Open Google Maps and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner. Tap Saved, then tap the Trips tab. Find the trip you want to remove, swipe left on it (or right-click on desktop), and tap Delete. The trip disappears immediately.

Saved trips are routes you've created and stored for later — things like "commute to work" or "drive to Mom's house." Google Maps keeps these until you remove them. Deleting one doesn't affect your location history or other saved places, only that specific trip.

Key Takeaways

  • Swipe left on any trip in your Saved section to delete it instantly — no confirmation dialog appears.
  • Deleting a trip removes only that route, not your saved places, favorites, or location history.
  • On desktop, right-click the trip name and select Delete from the menu that appears.
  • If you delete a trip by accident, you can recreate it by entering the same start and end points again.

Delete a trip on iPhone or Android

Open Google Maps and tap the menu icon (three lines) at the bottom right of your screen on iPhone, or top left on Android. Tap Saved, then make sure the Trips tab is selected — you'll see it at the top of the screen next to Starred Places and Lists.

Find the trip you want to delete. On iPhone, swipe left across the trip name. On Android, long-press the trip name until it highlights. A delete button or trash icon will appear. Tap it, and the trip is gone. You won't see a confirmation message — it deletes right away.

If you're not sure which trip to delete, tap it first to see the route on the map. This shows you the start point, end point, and the path Google Maps would take. Once you've confirmed it's the right one, go back and delete it using the same swipe or long-press method.

Delete a trip on a computer

Go to Google Maps in your web browser and click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left. Click Saved, then click the Trips tab. You'll see a list of all your saved trips on the left side of the screen.

Right-click the trip you want to delete. A small menu will pop up with a Delete option. Click it, and the trip is removed. On some browsers, you may need to hover over the trip name first to see a three-dot menu icon appear, then click that and select Delete.

What happens when you delete a trip

Deleting a trip removes it from your Saved section permanently. You won't see it in your trips list anymore, and Google Maps won't suggest it as a quick option when you open the app. The route itself is gone.

However, deleting a trip does not delete your location history, your starred places, or any lists you've created. It only removes that one saved route. If you later want to use that trip again, you'll need to create it fresh by entering the start and end points.

Recreate a deleted trip

If you delete a trip by accident, you can make it again in seconds. Open Google Maps and tap the search bar. Enter your starting location, then tap the destination field and enter where you're going. Tap Saved at the bottom of the screen (on mobile) or look for a save icon (on desktop).

Google Maps will ask you to name the trip and choose whether to save it. Type the same name as before if you remember it, or give it a new name. Tap Save, and the trip is back in your Saved section. The new trip will have the same route as the old one if you used the same start and end points.

Manage multiple trips at once

If you have many saved trips and want to clean up your list, you'll need to delete them one at a time — Google Maps doesn't have a bulk delete feature. Go to your Trips tab and work through them in order, swiping or right-clicking each one you no longer need.

As you delete, think about which trips you actually use. Commute routes and frequent destinations are worth keeping. One-time trips or old routes you haven't used in months are safe to remove. Keeping your trips list short makes it easier to find the routes you use regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I undo a deleted trip?

No, Google Maps doesn't have an undo feature for deleted trips. Once you swipe or click Delete, the trip is gone. You'll need to recreate it by entering the same start and end points again. It takes less than a minute to make a new trip with the same name and route.

Does deleting a trip erase my location history?

No. Deleting a saved trip only removes that route from your Trips list. Your location history, saved places, and starred locations stay exactly as they are. These are separate features in Google Maps and don't affect each other.

Why can't I see the delete option when I swipe?

Make sure you're swiping on the trip name itself, not on empty space. On iPhone, swipe from right to left across the trip. On Android, try long-pressing instead of swiping. If neither works, try the desktop version — right-click the trip and select Delete from the menu.

Can I delete all my trips at once?

Google Maps doesn't offer a select-all or bulk delete option. You have to delete each trip individually by swiping, long-pressing, or right-clicking. If you have many trips, it's faster to do this on desktop where you can right-click quickly through your list.

What's the difference between deleting a trip and deleting a saved place?

A trip is a complete route with a start point and end point that you've named and saved. A saved place is a single location you've starred or added to a list. Deleting a trip removes the whole route. Deleting a saved place removes just that one location. They're stored in different sections of Google Maps.