Why you might want to change your work address in Google Maps
Google Maps stores a work address in your account so that directions, commute time estimates, and location history can reference it. If you've changed jobs, moved offices, or want to keep your actual workplace private, you can update or remove this address. The change affects only your own Maps experience — it doesn't change how your location appears to other people.
Your work address in Google Maps is separate from your home address. Changing it won't affect your Google account settings, your contacts list, or any other Google service. It's purely a convenience feature for your own navigation and commute planning.
Key Takeaways
- You can add, change, or remove your work address by opening Google Maps on your phone or computer and editing your labeled places.
- On Android and iPhone, tap your profile picture, then "Labeled places," then edit the work address entry.
- On a computer, click your profile picture, select "Labeled places," and click the pencil icon next to "Work" to make changes.
- You can use a different address than your actual workplace — some people use a nearby landmark, a parking location, or a building entrance instead.
- Removing your work address from Google Maps does not delete it from your Google account; you can add it back later.
How to change your work address on an Android phone
Open the Google Maps app and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Select "Labeled places" from the menu. You'll see entries for "Home" and "Work" if you've set them before.
Tap "Work" to open that entry. Tap the pencil icon to edit. You can now change the address by typing a new one in the search field, or by tapping the map to pin a different location. Once you've selected the new address, tap "Save."
If you want to remove the work address entirely instead of changing it, tap "Work," then tap the trash icon at the bottom of the screen. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
How to change your work address on an iPhone
Open Google Maps and tap your profile picture in the top right. Select "Labeled places." Tap "Work" to open that entry.
Tap "Edit" (the pencil icon). Type a new address in the search field or tap the map to choose a different location. Tap "Save" when you're done. To delete the work address, tap "Work," then tap "Remove," and confirm.
How to change your work address on a computer
Go to Google Maps in your web browser. Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Labeled places." You'll see a list of your saved locations.
Click the pencil icon next to "Work." A text field will appear where you can type a new address. You can also click on the map to move the pin to a different location. Click "Save" when you're finished. To remove the work address, click the trash icon instead.
What address to use if you don't want to share your actual workplace
You don't have to use your exact office address. Many people use a nearby intersection, a parking garage entrance, a coffee shop across the street, or a transit station near their workplace. Google Maps will still calculate commute times and directions based on whatever address you enter.
This is useful if you work from home and don't want to pin your home address as "work," or if you work at multiple locations and want to use a central point instead. The address you enter is visible only to you — it doesn't appear on any public profile or in search results.
How commute time estimates work after you change your address
Once you've set a work address, Google Maps can show you commute time from your home address to work in the app's main screen. If you change your work address, the commute estimate updates automatically to reflect the new location.
Google also uses your home and work addresses to suggest faster routes during your typical commute times, and to show traffic conditions on routes you travel regularly. Removing your work address stops these suggestions, but doesn't affect your location history or any other Maps feature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can other people see my work address in Google Maps?
No. Your labeled places — home, work, and any custom labels — are private to your Google account. They don't appear on your public profile, in search results, or anywhere else that other people can see.
What happens to my work address if I sign out of Google Maps?
Your labeled places are saved to your Google account, not to the device. If you sign out and sign back in on the same device or a different one, your work address will still be there. If you delete your Google account, your labeled places are deleted with it.
Can I have more than one work address?
Google Maps allows only one "Work" label. If you work at multiple locations, you can create custom labels instead. Tap your profile picture, select "Labeled places," then tap the plus icon to add a new custom location with a name like "Office Downtown" or "Client Site."
Does changing my work address affect my Google Calendar or Gmail?
No. Your work address in Google Maps is separate from your Google Calendar, Gmail, or any other Google service. Changing it in Maps won't change your work email address or any calendar settings.
Why does Google Maps keep asking me to confirm my work address?
Google sometimes asks you to verify that your home and work addresses are still correct, especially if you haven't updated them in a while. You can confirm the address is still accurate, or edit it if it's changed. Dismissing the prompt doesn't delete the address.