How to Shorten Google Maps URLs

A simple and easy guide on shortening the URL of Google Maps

Last Updated: August 10, 2022 Tested

Due to the many parameters involved in compiling a Google map, URLs for Google Maps tend to be very long; too long in fact to add to a tweet on Twitter, or to insert anywhere that space is an issue. This article explains how to fix this easily, using an easily enabled Google Maps Labs feature known as "short URLs".

Steps

1
Go to Google Maps Labs. The URL is: http://maps.google.com/maps?showlabs=1. A box will pop up. In the box, you will see "Short URL".
2
Click on "Enable". Click on "Save Changes".

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3
Check a Google map. You should be able to see a small tab "Link" in the top right hand corner.
4
Right click on the "Link" tab. Your URL for that map will be immediately turned into a shortened URL, the box widening out for you. Copy and use as needed.