Sometimes Google Timeline can show incorrect locations for several reasons, including inaccurate GPS, signal loss or low network coverage, battery saving mode, location history turned off, and inaccurate device settings. Ensure all these factors are working properly to get accurate results.

Check traffic now & later At the bottom, tap Directions. At the bottom, tap the white bar to display: The current traffic on your route. Typical traffic by the hour and any slowdowns on the way.

Google Maps offers a feature called "Departure Time" that uses real-time traffic data to provide precise estimations of travel duration and the ideal time to leave. To use this feature, open the Google Maps app, set your destination, choose your transportation mode, and tap on the "Directions" button.

Swipe left or right through the transportation options until you see the transit icon. Just below the transit options, you will see “Depart at…”. Tap on “Depart at…”, and adjust the time that you wish to depart. Use the Picker Item to choose the date and time that you would like to depart for your trip, then tap Done.