Can you select the type route you wish to take (i.e., fastest, most use of freeways, shortest, etc.)
618333
Yes, you can select fastest time, shortest distance, most use of freeway, least use of freeway & avoid toll roads.Before buying, I went to Magellan's site & downloaded the user manual for the model (I usually do this as part of my decision process); that helped me to decide.
618334
I can select which kind of route. I will try and describe how based on memory as the unit is not in front of me. After putting in the destination, the screen with the big "GO" appears. If one waits a couple of extra seconds, an icon appears in the very lowest, right- hand corner. Select that icon. The screen comes up with the list of options by words, fastest, most freeways, fewest freeways, etc. it takes the unit a few more seconds to populate each route with the time required. Then, again, select the icon on the bottom, can not recall ig right hand, or center, but it looks like a map. That takes you to a map with the three options displayed. Hard to tell, sometimes which route each takes. Good luck. I can select which kind of route. I will try and describe how based on memory as the unit is not in front of me. After putting in the destination, the screen with the big "GO" appears. If one waits a couple of extra seconds, an icon appears in the very lowest, right- hand corner. Select that icon. The screen comes up with the list of options by words, fastest, most freeways, fewest freeways, etc. it takes the unit a few more seconds to populate each route with the time required. Then, again, select the icon on the bottom, can not recall ig right hand, or center, but it looks like... » Read More I can select which kind of route. I will try and describe how based on memory as the unit is not in front of me. After putting in the destination, the screen with the big "GO" appears. If one waits a couple of extra seconds, an icon appears in the very lowest, right- hand corner. Select that icon. The screen comes up with the list of options by words, fastest, most freeways, fewest freeways, etc. it takes the unit a few more seconds to populate each route with the time required. Then, again, select the icon on the bottom, can not recall ig right hand, or center, but it looks like a map. That takes you to a map with the three options displayed. Hard to tell, sometimes which route each takes. Good luck. « Show Less
618335
Yes it has those options including the 'NO Toll Road' option.I really liked the mini 'speed limit' sign on the screen. Traveling on new roads or interstate hwys where spd limit is constantly changing... the screen shows you the limit.
618336
Yes it has those options including the 'NO Toll Road' option. I really liked the mini 'speed limit' sign on the screen. Traveling on new roads or interstate hwys where spd limit is constantly changing... the screen shows you the limit.
618337
Yes, the unit does have various options such as these. The RV unit also allows RV users to plug in the height, weight, length, whether truck/trailer, motor couch, etc so it can assure route and clearances.
1206058
There is an 'up ahead' feature that displays on the right side of the screen. You can choose what to display (up to 3) and it shows (typically) next gas, next rest stop, next food (on your route). If you don't have a destination it won't display anything in this area. If there is a traffic issue ahead, that will display in this area instead but can be "X" closed if you wish.
1566509
Not sure about MapMyRide.com because I haven't used it extensively, but you can download routes from the Garminconnect site, which seems pretty similar.
52072
Touch the arrow in the upper left corner and a drop down will give you the complete route. Hope that helps....
352015
Yes, it does. It has about four ways to choose, one of them is "fastest" which uses main highways.
795632
Yes, but it only appears when it's giving you details about your route (like lanes, ramps, etc...)
1506222
Yes. During setup I was able to select miles or KM. I hope this info helps.
255374
From my experience, you can't define the route. The i5 will choose it's own route, which isn't always the most efficient IMO. I know the city of San Francisco better than the i5. But then again, I bought the i5 so that I wouldn't get lost in another town. In a new town, I wouldn't know if the route was efficient or not.
1731176
Yes. Under SETTINGS on the Main Menu, there is a NAVIGATION selection that allows you to set route preferences. From there, you can select AVOIDANCES which includes: U-Turns, Highways, Tolls and Fees, Traffic, Ferries, Carpool Lanes, and Unpaved Roads.
1081670
Yes. Generally traffic is accurate but not 100%. Auto rerouting is surprisingly helpful.
1737405
A year later... (Nov. 2010) the 1490 model has multi-point routing, which I think is very useful especialy if you want to customize your own route, e.g., you want to go from A to A' to A'' and then to B.
182817
Yes. Set your furtherest destination and then add intermediate stops along the way. Great, as it lines them up in the right order to keep from doubling back.
815925
Yes it does. It has 4 choices! Fastest Way, Shortest Way, Most Freeways and Least Freeways. It is AWESOME!
663358
Go to details; there are several options & 1 of them is something like " review as text"; it will list the directions, 1 at a time, telling you you'll turn left on main st, travel 4.2 miles, and so on.
1586224
it will give you the fastest and or the longer routes which one that you pick for it to do.
973906
Yes. But you can use mainly cities only as destinations. Using coordinates of your destination is the best way to go.
1009007
That doesn't appear to be an option. If they are obstructing your ability to see the routes driven, zooming in the map might be helpful.