Free Google Maps to GPX Converter
Paste a Google Maps route URL, preview distance and available turn cues, then download a Route or Track GPX for Garmin, Wahoo, or Bryton.
- Turn-by-Turn Directions
- Built for Cycling Computers
- Free, No Account Required
Done in 3 steps
Plan the route in Google Maps
Enter a start and destination, choose the cycling route, and adjust the waypoints.
Paste the share URL
Paste the link you copied with Share into the box above to create the GPX.
Load it on your bike computer
Send the downloaded GPX to your device from an app such as Garmin Connect.
How to import by device or app
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Edit saved routes on the map and reuse them anytime.
Add and move waypoints, keep your route history, and download again anytime.
Frequently asked questions
These notes cover the URL formats and GPX choices that most often cause conversion issues.
Can I convert a shared place URL?
A single place URL usually does not contain enough route data. Create directions in Google Maps first, then share a URL that includes the start and destination.
What should I do when a Google Maps URL fails?
Some app-specific links and short links omit route details. Reopen the route in a browser, confirm the start, destination, and stops are visible, then copy a fresh share URL.
Should I choose Route or Track output?
Choose Route when navigation cues matter. Choose Track when you mainly want a stable line to display on the map. Device apps handle these formats differently, so test the file before a real ride.
Can I ride from the generated GPX immediately?
Always review it first. Google Maps routing, GPX conversion, and device recalculation can all introduce differences, so current road conditions and your judgment should come first.
In-depth guide
Map to GPX conversion for Garmin, Wahoo, and Bryton
Maps to GPX is a web tool for turning Google Maps directions into GPX files that are easier to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Bryton, and similar cycling workflows. It keeps ride preparation quick and can include turn-by-turn cues when route data allows.
Start with a Google Maps share URL
Paste a Google Maps directions URL or a maps.app.goo.gl short link after creating a route. The best results come from route links that include a start and destination, not place-only links.
Built for Garmin, Wahoo, and Bryton
Downloaded GPX files are designed for normal route import workflows such as Garmin Connect, Wahoo ELEMNT, Bryton Active, and compatible planning tools. Choose route or track output depending on how you want to navigate.
GPX with turn-by-turn cues
When supported route instructions are available, Maps to GPX includes turn-by-turn cue information such as left turns, right turns, and junction prompts so the file is more useful during a ride.
What to check before converting
Google Maps share URLs do not all contain the same route data. Maps to GPX explains the URL formats, turn-by-turn limits, and pre-ride checks so the generated GPX is useful before you import it into a cycling computer.
Use a directions URL, not a place URL
Paste a route link that includes a start, destination, and any planned stops. Links that expand to /maps/dir/ are usually easier to parse than URLs that only open a restaurant, shop, or landmark page.
TBT depends on the source route
Turn cues are included when the share URL exposes readable route steps. If the URL does not include instructions, the generated file may still be useful as a track line for review and import.
Review the file before riding
After downloading the GPX, check it in Garmin Connect, Wahoo ELEMNT, Bryton Active, or your usual route app. Road closures, bike access, device recalculation, and local rules can change the final route.
Built around the route task
The free converter works without registration or login. A route is stored temporarily only when you choose to keep it for Pro editing; Pro history remains tied to your account.