3 Smart Apps for Your Road Trip

Jul 13, 2016

16152907_5f281c4d73_b (1) When you’re planning your next road trip, don’t forget to load up your phone with the best apps. Having access to a wide range of travel-related information will make your trip smoother and more enjoyable. Keep reading for a list of the three best apps to take along when you go road tripping.

1. Watch for Traffic Delays With Waze

Waze is an app for anyone who gets frustrated whenever traffic unexpectedly slows down or stops. Hands down one of the most handy apps for car trips, Waze provides updates on traffic conditions from actual users. That means drivers close to an accident report to Waze what they see, allowing drivers farther behind to decide whether they want to wait it out or exit off the highway and find a detour. Because it’s integrated with Google Maps, Waze also provides that data to alert you to road problems along your route.

2. Get Help From Yelp

When you want to know the best restaurant, walk-in clinic, or dealership in your location, Yelp has the answer. Like Waze, Yelp relies primarily on user-generated content. The app uses reviews from patrons to rank businesses across many categories. So if you pull off the road and want a great hamburger, Yelp can help.

3. Channel Surf With Tune In

The Tune In app gives you access to more than 100,000 radio stations across the U.S. With so many stations playing all kinds of music and news programming, you’re sure to find something to enjoy while you’re traveling.

All three of these apps are free to download.

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