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Make My Drive Fun 🚗 The best free along-route trip planner*
Plan smarter road trips along your actual route. Find toilets, EV chargers (DC/AC + connector filters), great food, and fun stops. Share your plan, save routes privately, and hit the road.
- Along-route POIs including toilets, castles, viewpoints, bakeries
- EV chargers with DC/AC + connector filters (Type 2, CCS1/2, CHAdeMO, Tesla)
- Leg-by-leg time and distance, numbered pins, tap to add stops
- Plan and share instantly: generate a link and post to Facebook, LinkedIn, X, or WhatsApp.
- Seven tidy filters: Food and Drink, Essentials, Nature, Culture and Fun, Transport, Stay, Services.
- Smart popups: Open now, website or phone, wheelchair access, cuisine, and a short Wikipedia blurb when available.
- EV mode: chargers along your corridor with DC or AC labels and connector chips (Type 2, CCS1 or 2, CHAdeMO, Tesla).
- Save routes (private): simple per user saves, reload in one click.
📈 In one day, over 400 people tried it – fast becoming a favourite for stress-free family trips.
*Best based on along-route POI coverage (OSM granularity including toilets, castles, viewpoints, bakeries), EV charger filters, and overall usability vs free web alternatives, as of .
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Why Use Make My Drive Fun?
- Customized Routes: Easily map out your journey by entering your start and end locations.
- Quick Share: Share to Facebook, X(Twitter), Whatsapp or just copy and paste the share link!
- Discover Hidden Gems: Select from various POI categories, including historic sites, food establishments, parks, beaches, and more.
- Detailed POI Information: Access comprehensive details, such as descriptions, addresses, opening hours, and contact information.
- Interactive Mapping: View your route and Points of Interest (POIs) on an interactive map powered by OpenStreetMap and Leaflet
- Seamless Navigation: Instantly access navigation links to Google Maps and Waze, directly from the app.
Features at a Glance
- Historic Sites: Uncover the rich history along your route, complete with detailed information and Wikipedia summaries.
- Food & Dining: Discover the best restaurants, cafes, pubs, and bars to satisfy your culinary cravings.
- Natural Attractions: Explore parks, beaches, and campsites for a refreshing outdoor experience.
- Convenience Stops: Easily locate petrol stations, toilets, shops, and post boxes along your journey.
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Don’t just travel—explore. The Fun Route Planner transforms ordinary trips into extraordinary adventures, highlighting exciting stops tailored to your interests.
App last update | may, 2025
FAQ
Does it find toilets and EV chargers along my route?
Yes. We search a corridor that follows your actual route and show public toilets, EV chargers (DC/AC with connector filters), food and fun stops.
Can I add stops by clicking?
Yep—tap the map to drop a waypoint, or use the ➕ in any place popup to add it as a stop. Waypoints are numbered and you’ll see per-leg distance & time.
How do you calculate “along route”?
We generate a route polyline and build a small buffer (your chosen radius) around it. POIs must fall inside that corridor to show—so you get true along-route results, not just nearby cities.
What search radius should I use?
You can set 0.1–5.0 miles (default 0.5 mi). Smaller = tighter to the road, bigger = more options. If you don’t see much in rural areas, bump it up.
How are leg times & distances calculated?
We use OpenStreetMap routing (car profile). Distances come from the route geometry; times are estimated drive times—not live traffic—so allow a little buffer.
Which EV connectors are supported?
Type 2, CCS2 (Type 2 combo), CCS1, CHAdeMO, and Tesla (Supercharger / destination where tagged). You can also filter AC-only or DC fast only.
Can I show only fast chargers?
Yes—enable “DC fast only”. We classify chargers using the power tags in OpenStreetMap (≥50 kW treated as DC fast where data exists).
Why does a place sometimes show “Unknown”?
It means the POI has no name tag in OpenStreetMap. We now infer a sensible label from its tags (e.g., playground, post box, bakery) so you still get useful popups.
Can I save routes? Do I need an account?
Saving routes uses your WordPress login (private to you). If you’re not signed in you can still share a link—anyone with the link can load your exact plan.
How do share links work?
We build a URL that encodes your start, end, stops, filters, radius and EV settings. Copy the link or share to Facebook, LinkedIn, X or WhatsApp in one click.
Where does the data come from?
Places & chargers: OpenStreetMap via Overpass; geocoding: Nominatim; routing: OSRM; landmark blurbs: Wikipedia when available. If something’s off, you can edit OSM and it’ll improve here too.
Does it open in Apple Maps / Google Maps / Waze?
Yes—every popup includes links for Apple Maps, Google Maps and Waze so you can navigate with your preferred app.
Which countries are supported?
Anywhere covered by OpenStreetMap (global). Coverage varies by area—popular routes and cities have richer data; very remote areas may have fewer POIs.
Accessibility & mobile support?
Tabs and controls are keyboard-accessible, we keep strong contrast, and it’s mobile-friendly. If you spot an access issue, let us know so we can fix it.
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