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Google Maps: If you've ever felt that you still can't arrive on time despite using Google Maps, you're not alone. Most people think that maps only show the way.

If you've ever felt that you still can't arrive on time despite using Google Maps, you're not alone. Most people think that maps only show the way. We enter the location, press start, and set off, but due to traffic, poor timing, or congestion, we often end up arriving late. Whether it's an important office meeting or catching a train or flight, everyone has experienced the frustration of being late. But Google Maps has a smart feature that can largely eliminate this problem.

In reality, Google Maps is not just a navigation app; if used correctly, it can become your personal time management assistant. It has a special setting through which you can pre-determine the time you want to arrive at your destination. Google Maps then calculates how much earlier you should leave home so that you arrive at the exact right time.

This feature is commonly known as "Arrive by" or "Depart at." When you tell Google Maps that you need to arrive at a certain place, say by 10 AM, the app analyzes its historical traffic data, patterns for that day and time, and current traffic updates. It then tells you the precise time you should leave for the best results. This means you no longer need to guess or rush at the last minute.

Using this setting is quite easy, but due to a lack of awareness, most people overlook it. When you select your destination in Google Maps and view the directions, you can go to the options at the top and set your arrival or departure time. As soon as you enter your desired arrival time, Google Maps instantly tells you what time you should leave home, taking traffic conditions into account.

The best thing about this feature is that it doesn't rely on mere estimates. Google Maps performs its calculations based on data from millions of users and real-time traffic information. The result is that you can leave without stress, arrive comfortably, and the worry of being late is practically eliminated. Once you adopt this "secret," arriving on time will become second nature.