How do I correct my location on Google Maps?

To fix an individual address:

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
2. Search for an address. Then, tap Suggest an edit Fix an address.
3. Move the map to the center of the building.
4. Enter the address information.
5. To submit, tap Send.

Why is my location wrong on Google Maps?

If your location is still wrong, here are some things you can try like: Turn ON Wi-Fi, Restart your device; and Calibrate your phone or tablet (If your blue dot’s beam is wide or pointing in the wrong direction, you’ll need to calibrate your compass. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .

Why does Google think I’m somewhere else?

Normally, small ISPs with a small user base get IP address ranges from a bigger parent ISP. In your case, your ISP has taken IP adresses from another ISP of another state. So the IP allocated to you is percieved by google to be in that other state. That’s why google thinks you are located in that state.

How do I fix my location?

Turn your phone’s location accuracy on or off

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Touch and hold Location . If you don’t find Location : Tap Edit or Settings . Drag Location into your Quick Settings.
3. Tap Location Services. Google Location Accuracy.
4. Turn Improve Location Accuracy on or off.

Is Google maps accurate for distance?

Google has all that is required to calculate a distance to 100\% accuracy. You have a Map to a scale that is 100\% accuracy,presumably. You have a user defined route with waymarks and more than enough computing power to calculate the distances between the waymarks to 100\% accuracy based on the scale you have.

How do I reset the compass on Google Maps?

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
2. Enter a destination in the search bar or tap a location on the map.
3. Tap Your location. Calibrate with Live View.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Your position on Maps becomes more accurate once more data is gathered on your location.