Get traffic & commute information
With Google Home, you can always get to work on time
by hearing information about your commute, traffic conditions, and your
estimated time of arrival.
Step 1: Manage your commute settings
You must set the following locations in the Google Home app 
Step 2: Ask for traffic information
Here are some ways to talk with your Google Assistant on Google Home
about commute conditions, traffic, estimated time of arrival, and more.
| To do this: | Say "Ok Google" or "Hey Google," then... | What Google Home will say or do: |
| Hear commute conditions | "How long is my commute?" | Estimated time to drive to home/work from your Google Home device address Traffic conditions for the fastest route |
| Specify method | "How long will it take to walk/train/bus/bike to the library?" | Estimated time to walk/train/bus/bike to a destination from your Google Home device address Traffic conditions if you’re driving |
| Specify destination | "How long will it take to get to Costco?" | Estimated time to drive to a destination from your Google Home device address Traffic conditions for the fastest route |
| Specify source and destination | "How long will it take to get from work to San Francisco International airport?" | Estimated time to destination Traffic conditions for the fastest route |
Important: You must be specific with your query to hear the correct traffic information.
- “Hey Google, how long is my commute?” - Google Home will share traffic from your Google Home device address to your home or work address.
Troubleshooting
- Make sure you've set your home and work locations either in the Google Home app
- Make sure you've set your Google Home device address.
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