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Is Fastest Route really free?
Yes. There are no hidden fees, you do not need an account, and the UK version supports up to 100 addresses per route.Try the free planner →
Do I have to create an account?
No. You can start planning immediately without registering or signing in.
Does the planner work on a phone?
Yes. The website works on smartphones and tablets, so you can open and follow the route in the field.
How do I calculate an optimised route?
Add a starting point and all your stops. The planner calculates an efficient order, which you can review before opening the route in Google Maps or another navigation app.Open the planner →
How many addresses can I add?
You can add and optimise up to 100 addresses or postcodes in one route.
Can I manually change the order?
Yes. You can drag stops, choose a start and finish, add notes and delete addresses.
What is route optimisation?
Optimisation does not just determine the route between two points. It looks for efficient sequencing of multiple stops to reduce detours and save time.Read more →
What is the difference between the shortest route and the fastest route?
The shortest route minimises mileage, while the fastest route prioritises journey time. Fastest Route uses travel-time data to find an efficient stop order.
Can I share a route?
Yes. After calculating the route, you can copy a share link, show a QR code or send the plan to your phone.
Can I use a QR code?
Yes. You can generate a QR code, print a QR pack or open the dedicated mobile route mode.
Can I print the route?
Yes. The printable route summary includes the stop order, addresses, notes and key journey details.
Can I add notes?
Yes. Each address can have a note, such as delivery instructions or customer contact information.
Does import from Excel or CSV work?
Yes. You can paste a list from Excel or Google Sheets, or import a CSV, TXT, TSV or XLSX file.
Can I choose truck or bike?
The free UK version is currently intended for cars and delivery vans. Bike mode is not available yet.
Are my addresses saved?
No account is required. Addresses are processed to calculate your route and are not used to build an advertising profile.
What address source does the planner use?
For exact Great Britain postcodes we use Postcodes.io, a free independent service built from official datasets; it is not a government service. Full-address search and map-click reverse geocoding use Photon with OpenStreetMap data. Northern Ireland address and postcode searches use Photon because Postcodes.io's Northern Ireland data has additional commercial licensing conditions.
How do I open a route in Google Maps?
After optimisation, choose Google Maps from the route actions. The planner passes the addresses in stop order and divides longer routes into practical sections.
What navigation apps are supported?
Fastest Route supports Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze and OsmAnd. Links use readable addresses first and coordinates only as a fallback.
Does Fastest Route support dark mode?
Yes. The interface is prepared for light and dark display.
Does Fastest Route operate outside the United Kingdom?
This version is intended for England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the UK's islands. Coordinates and addresses outside the United Kingdom are rejected before the route is calculated.
