Oft-requested feature is coming to Apple Maps with iOS 18 release later this year،
Why would you want to create a personalized itinerary? Well, you might be used to taking a specific road and would prefer to take it, or a particular route might be more scenic or pass more restrooms, or be near more shops or restaurants. Currently, Apple's main rival, Google Maps, has a process for users to create personalized directions. This requires the user to use their computer and then view that route on an iPhone. It looks like Apple's implementation will be much easier to use.
Apple Maps users could have the ability to create custom routes with iOS 18
It seems that iPhone users have been pestering Apple over the years to add this feature to Apple Maps. As of December 2020, a member of the Apple community cowboyf16 asked in the discussion forum: “In Apple Maps, is there a way to create a custom route? For example, we like to take scenic drives on multiple roads with no distinct destination.
We should take a first look at iOS 18 on Monday, June 10 during the WWDC 2024 Keynote. Shortly after, the public beta program of iOS 18 will start and you will have to decide if you want to install it on your iPhone or wait until September when the final version of the software should be released. Keep in mind that beta versions are unstable and some features you rely on daily may sometimes not work if you install the beta version. iOS 18 beta.