Launch Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.

While driving around a digital globe is inherently fun, these simulators serve several highly practical purposes: 1. Route Familiarization and Anxiety Reduction

There are no boundaries. If Google Maps has mapped it in 3D, you can drive through it. You can input any coordinates or search for any landmark worldwide, spawn your vehicle, and immediately begin exploring. How It Works Behind the Scenes

While the 3D graphics provide the "look," it is Google’s that provides the "intelligence" of the driving simulator.

What exactly is "Immersive Navigation"? According to Google, this update is the marriage of satellite imagery, Street View data, and aerial photography, stitched together by advanced AI to generate a live, three-dimensional model of your driving route.

Switch between a bird's-eye view, a third-person chase cam, or a first-person hood cam for maximum immersion. Practical Use Cases Beyond Gaming

The new 3D driving simulator is not exclusive to one device. It is rolling out across:

Use the search bar in the simulator interface to type in any address, city, or landmark.