You can change your home location on Google Maps through your Google Account settings, and it takes about two minutes

Google Maps stores a "home" location in your account so it can show you travel time and directions when you search. This address is separate from your actual home address — Google does not know where you live unless you tell it. You control exactly what address appears, and you can change it whenever you move or want to update it.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are on a phone or computer, but both routes go through your Google Account. Your home address is private to your account; other people cannot see it unless you share a location with them directly.

Key Takeaways

  • Your home location on Google Maps is stored in your Google Account settings, not on your phone or computer.
  • On Android or iPhone, open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, go to Settings, then tap "Home" or "Work" to add or change the address.
  • On a computer, visit maps.google.com, click your profile picture, select Settings, then click "Home" or "Work" to update.
  • You can delete your home address at any time by opening the saved location and selecting the delete or remove option.
  • Changing your home address on Google Maps does not affect your Google Account address, which is used for billing and account recovery.

How to change your home address on Android

Open the Google Maps app and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Scroll down and tap "Settings." Look for the section labeled "Your places" or "Saved" — the exact wording varies by phone model and app version.

Tap "Home." If you have not set a home address yet, you will see an option to add one. If you already have a home address saved, you will see it displayed. Tap the address to edit it, or tap the pencil icon next to it. Type in your new address and tap "Save" or the checkmark button. Google Maps will confirm the location on a map before saving.

How to change your home address on iPhone

Open Google Maps and tap your profile picture in the top right. Tap "Settings." Scroll to find "Your places" — on some iPhones this appears under a "Saved" section.

Tap "Home." If no address is set, tap "Add home" and type the address. If an address already exists, tap it to edit. Make your changes and tap "Save." The app will show you the location on the map to confirm before storing it.

How to change your home address on a computer

Go to maps.google.com in your web browser. Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Settings." In the left menu, click "Your places."

Click "Home" under the "Saved" section. If you have not set a home address, click "Add home" and type the address into the search box. If an address is already saved, click the pencil icon to edit it. Type your new address and press Enter or click the checkmark. Google Maps will display the location on the map — click "Save" to confirm.

What happens when you change your home address

Once you save a new home address, Google Maps will use it for all future directions and travel time estimates. If you search for "directions to home," the app will route you to the address you just saved. The change takes effect when ready across all your devices that are signed into the same Google Account.

Your old home address is replaced entirely — Google does not keep a history of previous home addresses you have saved. If you move again later, you can update it the same way.

The difference between your home address on Google Maps and your Google Account address

Your home location on Google Maps is separate from the address on your Google Account itself. Your Google Account address is used for billing, password recovery, and account verification. Changing your home location on Maps does not change your account address, and changing your account address does not change your Maps home location.

If you move and want to update your official Google Account address as well — for billing or recovery purposes — you will need to do that in a different place. Go to myaccount.google.com, click "Personal info," and update your address there. Both changes are optional and independent of each other.

How to remove your home address from Google Maps

If you no longer want a home address saved on Google Maps, you can delete it. On a phone, open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, go to Settings, and tap "Home." Tap the three dots or menu icon next to your address and select "Delete" or "Remove." On a computer, go to maps.google.com, click your profile picture, select Settings, click "Your places," click "Home," and click the trash icon or "Delete."

Once deleted, Google Maps will no longer show a home location for you. You can add a new one at any time using the same steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can other people see my home address on Google Maps?

No. Your home address on Google Maps is private to your account. Other people cannot see it unless you share your location with them directly through a separate feature, or unless you share your Google Maps timeline or location history with them.

What if I search for my address and it does not appear correctly on the map?

Google Maps sometimes shows an address in the wrong location, especially for new buildings or rural areas. When you type your address, check the map preview before saving. If the pin is in the wrong place, try typing a nearby street intersection or landmark instead, or try the full address with apartment or unit number included.

Does changing my home address on Google Maps affect my Gmail or other Google services?

No. Your home location on Maps is only used within Google Maps for directions and travel time. It does not affect your email, Google Drive, or any other Google service. Your official account address, which you can change at myaccount.google.com, is what Google uses for billing and account recovery.

Can I set multiple home addresses on Google Maps?

Google Maps allows you to save one home address and one work address. If you need to save more locations, you can use the "Save place" feature to add them to a custom list, but they will not be labeled as "home." You can only have one address designated as your primary home location.