Change your home address in Google Maps by opening the app, tapping your profile picture, selecting "Settings," then "Home" or "Work," and entering your new address
Google Maps stores a home location so it can show you commute times, nearby services, and directions when you search. If you've moved, changed where you work, or want to update an incorrect address, the process takes about two minutes. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're using the app on Android, iPhone, or a computer.
Your home location is stored only on your device and in your Google account — it doesn't appear on any public map or profile. Changing it affects only the directions and information Google Maps shows you personally.
Key Takeaways
- You can set a home location and a work location separately in Google Maps, and change either one at any time.
- The address you enter is private and visible only to you when you're signed into your Google account.
- On a phone, tap your profile picture, go to Settings, then Home or Work, and type in your new address.
- On a computer, click your profile picture in the top right, select Settings, then Home or Work, and enter the address.
- If you want to remove a saved location entirely, open it in Settings and tap Delete.
How to change your home location on Android
Open the Google Maps app and look for your profile picture in the top right corner. Tap it, then select "Settings" from the menu that appears. Scroll down until you see "Home" and tap it. If you haven't set a home location before, you'll see an option to add one. If you already have one saved, you'll see the current address.
Tap the address field and delete the old address completely. Type your new address in the search box. Google Maps will show you suggestions as you type — tap the correct one from the list. Once you've selected it, tap "Save" or the checkmark button. The new address is now your home location.
How to change your home location on iPhone
The process on iPhone is nearly identical to Android. Open Google Maps and tap your profile picture in the top right. Select "Settings," then scroll down to find "Home." Tap it to open the address field.
Clear the existing address and type your new one. As you type, Google Maps shows matching addresses — select the correct one from the suggestions. Tap "Save" to confirm. Your home location is now updated on your iPhone.
How to change your home location on a computer
Go to Google Maps in your web browser and make sure you're signed into your Google account. Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Settings." On the left side of the screen, you'll see a menu — click "Home" or "Work" depending on which location you want to change.
Click the address field and clear it completely. Type your new address and select the correct match from the dropdown suggestions. Click "Save" when you're done. The change takes effect immediately.
What happens if Google Maps can't find your exact address
If you type an address and Google Maps doesn't recognize it, try entering just the street and city first, then refine from there. If the address is very new or in a rural area, Google Maps may not have it in its database yet. In that case, you can click on the map itself to place a pin at your location, and Google Maps will save the coordinates as your home location.
Alternatively, you can enter a nearby recognizable address — a street intersection, a business, or a landmark — and Google Maps will use that for calculating commute times and showing nearby services. You can always update it later once the address is added to Google's maps.
How to set a work location at the same time
Google Maps lets you save both a home and a work location. Follow the same steps as above, but select "Work" instead of "Home" in the Settings menu. This is useful because Google Maps can then show you commute times from home to work, and you can quickly get directions between the two locations by tapping the commute card that appears on the home screen.
You can update your work location whenever you change jobs or your workplace address changes. Both locations are stored privately in your account.
How to remove a saved home location
If you want to delete your home location entirely, open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, select "Settings," and tap "Home." At the bottom of the address field, you'll see a "Delete" button or a trash icon. Tap it to remove the saved location. Google Maps will no longer show your home address or use it for commute calculations.
You can remove and re-add your home location as many times as you want. There's no limit to how often you can change it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can other people see my home location in Google Maps?
No. Your home location is private and stored only in your Google account. It doesn't appear on any public map, in your profile, or anywhere else that other people can see. Only you can see it when you're signed into Google Maps on your device.
What if I set my home location wrong by accident?
You can change it immediately by following the same steps. Open Settings, tap Home, clear the address, and enter the correct one. There's no waiting period or confirmation needed — the change takes effect as soon as you save it.
Does changing my home location affect my Google account settings elsewhere?
No. Your home location in Google Maps is separate from your address in your Google account settings. Changing one doesn't change the other. If you need to update your actual address on file with Google for billing or recovery purposes, you'll do that in your Google Account settings, not in Maps.
Can I set multiple home locations or switch between them?
Google Maps stores one home location and one work location at a time. If you need to switch between addresses — for example, if you split time between two homes — you'll need to manually update the address each time. There's no built-in way to toggle between saved addresses.
Why does Google Maps keep showing my old address?
If you've updated your home location but Google Maps still shows the old address, try signing out and signing back in. Close the app completely and reopen it. If the problem persists, clear your Google Maps cache by going to Settings on your phone, finding Google Maps, and selecting "Clear Cache." Then open the app again and check your home location.