You can change your work address in Google Maps by editing your saved places

Google Maps stores your work location so it can show you commute times and directions when you search for routes. If you change jobs, move offices, or want to update where Maps considers your workplace, you edit it through your Google account settings. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way on phones and computers.

Your work address is tied to your Google account, not to your phone or computer. That means once you change it, the new address appears on all your devices where you are signed in to that account.

Key Takeaways

  • Your work location is stored in Google's "Your places" section, which you reach through your Google account settings or directly from the Google Maps app.
  • You can change your work address by tapping or clicking the work location, selecting edit, and entering the new address.
  • If you delete your work address by mistake, you can add it back the same way you would add a new one.
  • Your work address is private to your Google account and does not appear on your public Google profile.

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. Tap "Your places," then tap the "Saved" tab at the bottom. You will see "Home" and "Work" listed near the top. Tap "Work" to open your current work address.

Tap the pencil icon to edit. Delete the old address and type the new one. As you type, Google Maps will show you matching addresses. Tap the one you want, then tap "Save" at the bottom right. The app will update when ready.

How to change your work address on an iPhone

Open Google Maps and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Tap "Your places," then tap the "Saved" tab. You will see "Home" and "Work" near the top. Tap "Work" to open your current work address.

Tap the pencil icon to edit. Delete the old address and type the new one. Google Maps will show matching addresses as you type. Tap the address you want, then tap "Save" in the top right. The change takes effect right away.

How to change your work address on a computer

Go to maps.google.com and sign in to your Google account. Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Your places." Click the "Saved" tab. You will see "Home" and "Work" listed on the left side.

Click "Work" to open your current work address. Click the pencil icon to edit. Delete the old address and type the new one. Google Maps will show matching addresses below the search box. Click the address you want, then click "Save." The update appears on all your devices within a few seconds.

What to do if you cannot find your work address in the dropdown

If you type an address and Google Maps does not show it in the list of suggestions, the address may be too new, too remote, or spelled differently than Google's records. Try typing just the street address without the building number, or try the intersection nearest to your workplace.

If the address still does not appear, you can type it exactly as you want it to appear, even if Google Maps does not recognize it. Finish typing and press Enter or tap the search icon. Google Maps will save what you typed. You can always edit it again later if you find a better way to write it.

Why Google Maps asks for your work location

Google Maps uses your work address to calculate commute times when you search for directions. If you ask "How long to get home?" Maps knows where you are trying to go. It also uses your work address to show you nearby restaurants, gas stations, and other places during your workday, and to estimate traffic on your usual route.

Your work address is stored privately in your Google account. It does not appear on your public Google profile, and other people cannot see it unless you share your location with them through a separate setting.

How to remove your work address entirely

If you no longer want Google Maps to store a work address, open your work location the same way you would edit it. On a phone, tap the three dots in the top right corner and select "Delete." On a computer, click the trash icon. Google Maps will remove the work address from your account.

You can add it back at any time by tapping or clicking the "Work" label in your saved places and entering a new address. If you do not see a "Work" label, you can create one by opening your saved places, tapping or clicking the plus sign, and selecting "Work."

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my work address show up on my Google profile?

No. Your work address is private to your Google account and does not appear anywhere on your public profile. Only you and people you explicitly share your location with can see it.

If I change my work address, will it update on my phone automatically?

Yes. Your work address is tied to your Google account, not your device. Once you change it on any phone, computer, or tablet where you are signed in, the new address appears everywhere within seconds.

Can I have more than one work address saved?

Google Maps only lets you save one work address at a time. If you work at multiple locations, you can change which one is saved whenever you need to. You can also save other addresses as custom labels in your saved places.

What happens if I delete my work address by mistake?

You can add it back when ready. Open your saved places, tap or click "Work," and enter the address again. Google Maps will restore it to your account.