How to Find the GPS Coordinates of an Address Using Google Maps

Search for the address in Google Maps., Right-click on the location., Select “What’s here?” A list of nearby businesses will be listed in the left frame., Copy the coordinates., Find coordinates using the New Google Maps Preview.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Search for the address in Google Maps.

    Open the Google Maps website and enter the address details in the search box.

    The map should center on the address you entered.
  2. Step 2: Right-click on the location.

    Using your mouse right-click on the address pin marker.

    A menu will appear with several choices. , The coordinates will be displayed in the Search box at the top of the page.

    You can perform this action without searching for an address.

    You can right-click anywhere on the map to find the coordinates of that spot. , You can copy the coordinates from the search box and enter them into any GPS navigation system. , Click a spot on the map.

    Clicking any spot on the map will show the coordinates in the box that appears underneath the search bar.

    You may need to click twice if you have a previous spot selected, as the first click will deselect that spot, and the second click will load the coordinates.

    Clicking on a marked location will not show the coordinates.

    Instead it will show the information about the business or location you selected.

    To find the coordinates, you will need to deselect it and click near it.

    If you want to return to the classic Google Maps, click the “?” in the bottom-right corner of the window and select “Return to Classic Google Maps”.
  3. Step 3: Select “What’s here?” A list of nearby businesses will be listed in the left frame.

  4. Step 4: Copy the coordinates.

  5. Step 5: Find coordinates using the New Google Maps Preview.

Detailed Guide

Open the Google Maps website and enter the address details in the search box.

The map should center on the address you entered.

Using your mouse right-click on the address pin marker.

A menu will appear with several choices. , The coordinates will be displayed in the Search box at the top of the page.

You can perform this action without searching for an address.

You can right-click anywhere on the map to find the coordinates of that spot. , You can copy the coordinates from the search box and enter them into any GPS navigation system. , Click a spot on the map.

Clicking any spot on the map will show the coordinates in the box that appears underneath the search bar.

You may need to click twice if you have a previous spot selected, as the first click will deselect that spot, and the second click will load the coordinates.

Clicking on a marked location will not show the coordinates.

Instead it will show the information about the business or location you selected.

To find the coordinates, you will need to deselect it and click near it.

If you want to return to the classic Google Maps, click the “?” in the bottom-right corner of the window and select “Return to Classic Google Maps”.

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