Change your work address in Google Maps through your Google Account settings
To update your work address in Google Maps, open Google Maps on your phone or computer, tap or click your profile picture in the top right corner, select "Settings," then go to "Your places" and choose "Labeled places." Find "Work" in the list, tap or click the pencil icon to edit, and enter your new address. Save the changes, and Google Maps will use this address for directions, commute estimates, and location suggestions.
The process takes about two minutes and syncs across all your devices once you save. If you use Google Maps on multiple phones or computers, the updated address appears on all of them within a few minutes.
Key Takeaways
- Your work address lives in Google Maps settings under "Your places," not in a separate app or website.
- Editing your work address requires you to sign into your Google Account, and the change syncs to all devices where you use that account.
- Google Maps uses your work address to show commute times, suggest faster routes during work hours, and populate location fields in other Google services.
- You can delete your work address entirely if you no longer want Google Maps to store it, and the deletion takes effect immediately.
Step-by-step instructions for phones and tablets
On an Android or iPhone, open the Google Maps app and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Tap "Settings," then scroll down and tap "Your places." Select the "Labeled places" tab if it is not already open. Find "Work" in the list and tap the pencil icon next to it.
A text field will appear with your current work address. Delete the old address and type in your new one. As you type, Google Maps will suggest matching addresses. Tap the correct address from the suggestions, or finish typing and tap "Save." The app will confirm the change with a checkmark, and your work address is now updated.
Step-by-step instructions for computers
On a desktop or laptop, go to maps.google.com and sign in with your Google Account if you are not already signed in. Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Settings." In the left sidebar, click "Your places," then click the "Labeled places" tab.
Find "Work" in the list and click the pencil icon next to it. The address field will become editable. Clear the old address and type your new one. Google Maps will show suggestions as you type. Click the correct address from the dropdown, or finish typing and click "Save." The page will refresh, and your work address is updated.
What happens after you update your work address
Once you save your new work address, Google Maps begins using it immediately for commute calculations, route suggestions, and location-based features. If you have enabled commute notifications, Google Maps will now calculate travel time from your home to your new work location and alert you about traffic delays on that route.
Other Google services that are linked to your account—such as Google Calendar, Gmail, and Google Assistant—may also use your updated work address for scheduling, location tagging, and voice commands. The address does not appear publicly unless you have shared your location with specific people through Google Maps.
How to remove your work address
If you no longer want Google Maps to store your work address, open Google Maps, tap or click your profile picture, go to "Settings," then "Your places," and find "Work" in the "Labeled places" tab. Tap or click the three-dot menu icon next to "Work" and select "Delete." Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Deleting your work address removes it from all your devices and stops Google Maps from using it for commute estimates and location suggestions. You can add a new work address at any time by following the same steps and entering a different location.
Troubleshooting common issues
If your work address is not updating across devices, sign out of your Google Account on all devices and sign back in. This forces Google to sync your settings. If the address field will not accept your new address, try typing it in a different format—for example, use the full street name instead of an abbreviation, or include the suite or building number if your workplace is in a complex.
If Google Maps keeps suggesting the wrong address when you type, look at the suggestions carefully and tap or click the one that matches your actual workplace. Sometimes multiple addresses have similar names. If you cannot find your exact address in the suggestions, type the full address including the city and state, and Google Maps will usually locate it. If the address still does not appear, your workplace may not be in Google Maps' database yet, but you can still enter it manually by typing the street address, city, and state.
Why Google Maps stores your work address
Google Maps stores your work address to personalize your experience. The app uses it to calculate how long your commute takes, show you traffic alerts on your usual route, and suggest faster directions during times you typically travel to work. If you use Google Assistant or Google Home, your work address helps these services understand context when you ask for directions or traffic updates.
Your work address is stored in your Google Account, not on your phone or computer. This means Google can sync it across devices and use it in other services where location context is helpful, such as Google Calendar reminders about travel time before meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can other people see my work address in Google Maps?
No, your work address is private by default. It appears only in your own Google Maps settings and is not visible to other users. You can choose to share your location with specific people through Google Maps' location-sharing feature, but that is a separate action and requires your permission each time.
What if I work from multiple locations?
Google Maps stores only one work address at a time. If you work from multiple offices, update your work address to whichever location you visit most frequently, or to the main office address. You can change it whenever you need to, and the change takes effect immediately.
Does updating my work address in Google Maps change it in Gmail or Google Calendar?
Not directly. Your work address in Google Maps is separate from your contact information in Gmail or your calendar settings. However, Google services may use your Maps work address for location-based features like commute reminders. If you want to update your work address in Gmail or Calendar, you will need to edit those separately in each service.
What if I accidentally deleted my work address?
You can add it back at any time. Open Google Maps, go to your profile settings, select "Your places," and click the "Labeled places" tab. You can then add a new work address by tapping or clicking the plus icon or by selecting "Work" from the list of labeled places.
Will my work address update if I change my home address?
No. Your work address and home address are stored separately in Google Maps. Changing one does not affect the other. You can update each address independently whenever you need to.