Google Maps vs EZRoutePlanner: Which Route Planner is Better?

"I need to plan routes with more than 10 stops. Can Google Maps handle it?"

This question comes up constantly in delivery driver forums, small business communities, and logistics groups. The short answer: no, Google Maps caps you at 10 stops per route. For many professionals, that's a deal-breaker.

If you're comparing Google Maps to EZRoutePlanner for multi-stop route planning, this comparison will help you understand where each tool excels—and where it falls short.

Google Maps

Google Maps needs no introduction. It's the world's most popular mapping application, used by billions of people for navigation, finding businesses, and exploring new places. For simple A-to-B directions, it's hard to beat.

But route planning with multiple stops? That's where Google Maps starts to show its limitations.

Features

Google Maps offers a powerful set of navigation features, though multi-stop route planning has significant constraints:

• Real-time traffic — Live traffic data helps you avoid congestion and find faster routes
• Street View — Ground-level imagery helps you visualize your destination before arriving
• Voice navigation — Hands-free directions with Google Assistant integration
• Business information — See hours, reviews, and contact information for destinations
• 10-stop maximum — Including your starting point, you can only add up to 10 stops per route
• No route optimization — Stops are routed in the order you enter them, not the most efficient order
• Manual stop reordering only — You must drag stops yourself to change the order; no automatic arrangement
• No bulk import — You must enter each address individually; no paste or file upload

The 10-Stop Problem

For casual users planning a road trip with a few sightseeing stops, 10 stops might be plenty. But for anyone doing professional route planning—delivery drivers, field service technicians, sales reps—10 stops is usually not enough.

Workarounds exist. Some people use Google's My Maps to plot up to 2,000 locations, then create multiple 10-stop routes. Others use third-party tools like MoreThan10 to extend the limit to 25 stops. But these workarounds are clunky, and you still don't get route optimization.

Pricing

Google Maps is free for personal use. The 10-stop limit applies to all users regardless of whether they have a Google account.

EZRoutePlanner

EZRoutePlanner was built specifically for the use cases where Google Maps falls short: professional route planning with many stops. Instead of fighting against arbitrary limits, EZRoutePlanner removes them.

Features

EZRoutePlanner focuses on what matters for multi-stop route planning:

• Unlimited stops per route — Free registered tier allows unlimited stops per route (monthly credit limits apply)
• Route optimization — Automatically reorders stops for the most efficient route, saving time and fuel
• Bulk address import — Paste multiple addresses at once or import from CSV/Excel files
• Multiple export formats — Download as CSV, JSON, or export directly to Google Maps for navigation
• Drag-and-drop reordering — Visually adjust stop order on the map when you need manual control
• Real-time statistics — See distance and estimated time update as you plan
• Ad-free interface — Clean, distraction-free experience
• Anonymous option — Start planning immediately without creating an account (limited tier)

Google Maps Integration

Here's the best part: EZRoutePlanner and Google Maps work together. After planning and optimizing your route in EZRoutePlanner, you can export it directly to Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. You get the planning power of EZRoutePlanner combined with the navigation experience of Google Maps.

Pricing

EZRoutePlanner offers multiple tiers:

• Free Anonymous Tier: Limited stops/routes, no registration required—start planning immediately
• Free Registered Tier: Unlimited stops per route, but limited monthly credits. Registration required (free)
• Paid Plans: Truly unlimited routes and credits

Head-to-Head Comparison

Stop Limits

Google Maps: Maximum of 10 stops per route, including your starting point. This is a hard limit with no official way to increase it. To plan a route with more stops, you must create multiple separate routes and manually chain them together.

EZRoutePlanner: Free registered tier allows unlimited stops per route. Plan routes with 20, 50, or 100+ stops without hitting a per-route limit. Monthly credit limits apply on the free tier; paid plans are truly unlimited.

Winner: EZRoutePlanner — Unlimited stops vs. a 10-stop cap is no contest

Route Optimization

Google Maps: Zero route optimization. Stops are routed in exactly the order you enter them. If you add stops in a random order, you'll get a random route—potentially driving past your final destination multiple times. You must manually figure out the best order.

EZRoutePlanner: Automatic route optimization reorders your stops for the shortest, most efficient route. This alone can save hours per week for delivery drivers and field service professionals.

Winner: EZRoutePlanner — Automatic optimization vs. manual reordering

Address Entry

Google Maps: Each address must be entered one at a time. No bulk paste, no file import. For a 10-stop route, this is manageable. For larger routes (if you could even create them), it would be tedious.

EZRoutePlanner: Paste multiple addresses at once, or import from CSV and Excel files. Add 50 stops in seconds instead of typing each one individually.

Winner: EZRoutePlanner — Bulk import saves significant time

Navigation

Google Maps: Best-in-class turn-by-turn navigation with voice guidance, real-time traffic updates, lane guidance, and rerouting when you miss a turn. This is what Google Maps does best.

EZRoutePlanner: Focused on route planning, not navigation. However, you can export your optimized route directly to Google Maps and use Google's navigation to drive it. Best of both worlds.

Winner: Google Maps for navigation itself — but they work together

Use Case Fit

Google Maps: Perfect for personal navigation—finding your way to a restaurant, planning a road trip with a handful of stops, or exploring a new city. Not designed for professional route planning.

EZRoutePlanner: Built specifically for delivery drivers, field service technicians, sales reps, and anyone planning routes with many stops. The unlimited stops and route optimization are designed for professional use.

Verdict: Different tools for different jobs — use both together for the best results

Which Should You Choose?

The Best Workflow: Use Both

Here's the workflow many professionals use: plan and optimize your route in EZRoutePlanner, then export to Google Maps for navigation. You get EZRoutePlanner's unlimited stops and route optimization combined with Google Maps' excellent turn-by-turn directions.

1. 1. Add all your stops to EZRoutePlanner (paste in bulk or import from file)
2. 2. Optimize your route with one click
3. 3. Export to Google Maps
4. 4. Navigate with Google Maps' voice directions

This workflow takes the best of both tools: EZRoutePlanner handles the planning complexity, and Google Maps handles the navigation.

Final Verdict

Google Maps is an excellent navigation app, but it's not a route planning tool. The 10-stop limit and lack of optimization make it impractical for professional use. For delivery drivers, field service technicians, and anyone planning routes with more than 10 stops, EZRoutePlanner fills the gap.

The two tools complement each other. Use EZRoutePlanner to plan and optimize routes with unlimited stops, then export to Google Maps for navigation. You don't have to choose one or the other—use both together for the best results.

Try EZRoutePlanner for free and see how much time route optimization saves you on your next multi-stop route.