Change your work address in Google Maps in three steps
Google Maps stores a work address in your account so you can quickly get directions home or see traffic on your commute. If you change jobs, move offices, or want to update where Google thinks you work, you can change this address directly in the Google Maps app or on the web. The process takes less than a minute and only affects your own account — it does not change anything for your employer or coworkers.
Your work address is separate from your home address and your Google account location. Changing it here does not affect your Google account settings, your location history, or any other Google service. Only you can see this address in your own Maps app.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your work address in the Google Maps app by opening the menu, tapping "Your places," and editing the work location under "Labeled places."
- On a computer, go to Google Maps, click the menu, select "Your places," and update the work address in the same section.
- You can delete your work address entirely if you do not want Google Maps to store one.
- Your work address is private to your account and does not sync with your employer or appear on any shared calendar.
Change your work address on the Google Maps app
Open the Google Maps app on your phone or tablet. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner, then tap "Your places." You will see a section called "Labeled places" with options for Home and Work.
Tap "Work" to open your current work address. Tap the pencil icon or "Edit" to change the address. Type the new address in the search box, select it from the suggestions, and tap "Save." Google Maps will now use this new address for directions and commute estimates.
If you do not see a Work option in Labeled places, tap the plus icon to add one. Type or search for your work address, then tap "Work" to label it. This creates the work location in your account.
Change your work address on a computer
Go to Google Maps in your web browser and sign in to your account. Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left, then click "Your places." You will see the same "Labeled places" section with Home and Work options.
Click "Work" to see your current work address. Click the pencil icon to edit it. Type the new address in the search box, select it from the suggestions, and click "Save." The change will sync to your phone within a few minutes.
If you do not see a Work option, click the plus icon to add one. Search for your work address, then label it as Work and save it.
What happens when you change your work address
Once you save a new work address, Google Maps will use it for several features. When you ask for directions home, Maps will calculate the route from your new work location. If you have commute notifications turned on, Maps will show traffic and travel time from your new work address to home. Any saved routes or shortcuts you created from your old work address will still exist but will not update automatically.
Your work address does not appear in your location history, does not sync to your Google Calendar, and is not visible to anyone else. If you use Google Maps for work navigation with a team, changing your personal work address does not affect shared maps or team location features.
Delete your work address
If you no longer want Google Maps to store a work address, you can remove it. In the app, go to Your places, tap Work, and tap the trash icon. On a computer, go to Your places, click Work, and click the trash icon. The address will be deleted immediately, and Google Maps will no longer show commute information from that location.
You can add a new work address at any time by following the same steps to create one. Deleting your work address does not affect your home address or any other saved locations.
Troubleshoot if your work address will not save
If you type an address and it does not appear in the suggestions, try typing it in a different format. Instead of a business name, use the street address. If the address is very new or in a remote area, Google Maps may not recognize it yet — try adding the city and state, or the full zip code.
If the save button does not respond, sign out of your Google account and sign back in. Make sure you are using the latest version of the Google Maps app — check your phone's app store for updates. On a computer, try a different browser or clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again.
If you see an error message, take a screenshot of it and check that you are signed into the correct Google account. Some accounts have restrictions that prevent saving locations — if this happens, try signing into a different account or contact Google support for your account type.
Use your work address for commute notifications
Once you have saved a work address, you can turn on commute notifications to see traffic and travel time before you leave. In the Google Maps app, tap your profile picture in the top right, then tap "Settings." Scroll to "Notifications" and turn on "Commute." You can choose which days of the week to receive notifications and what time of day.
On a computer, go to Settings in the same menu, then look for Notifications. The commute feature will use your saved work address to calculate travel time from your current location. You can also set a preferred route home, and Maps will alert you if traffic is worse than usual on that route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing my work address in Google Maps tell my employer?
No. Your work address in Google Maps is stored only in your personal account and is not shared with your employer, your company's IT department, or anyone else. Changing it affects only your own Maps app and does not sync to any work systems or shared calendars.
Can I have more than one work address saved?
Google Maps allows you to save one Work address at a time. If you work at multiple locations, you can change the work address to whichever location you are at most often, or you can save other addresses as custom labels instead of Work. Tap the plus icon in Your places and type a custom name like "Office Downtown" or "Client Site."
Will my old work address stay in my location history?
Your location history and your saved work address are separate. Changing your work address does not erase any past locations from your history. If you want to remove old locations from your history, you can manage that in your Google Account settings under Location History, but it is not connected to your work address label.
What if I delete my work address by mistake?
You can add it back at any time. Go to Your places, tap the plus icon, search for the address, and label it as Work again. Google Maps does not keep a backup of deleted addresses, so you will need to type or search for the address again.
Can I change my work address on someone else's phone?
Only if you are signed into your own Google account on that phone. Work addresses are tied to your account, not the device. If someone else is signed in, you cannot change their work address. You would need to sign out and sign into your own account to change your work location.