How to see what street you are on
- Tap “Show my exact location” at the top of this page.
- Allow location access when your browser asks.
- Within a few seconds the street name appears as the main answer, with the house number if the map knows it, the neighborhood, the city and the ZIP code.
The street comes from your device's position: your phone combines GPS, Wi-Fi and cell towers, and the page looks up the nearest street on OpenStreetMap. An internet connection alone cannot tell the street, because it only reveals a city or region. Outdoors on a phone the result is usually exact; indoors or on a laptop it can be the next street over, so check the accuracy shown under the answer.
When knowing your street helps
- Calling for help: emergency centers often receive your phone's location automatically, but saying the street and the nearest cross street saves time.
- Car trouble: tell the tow service which road you are on. On highways the page shows the road's name or number, such as an interstate or state route.
- Rides and deliveries: give the driver the exact street, or share your location as a link.
- Meeting someone: in a new neighborhood, the street name and house number are easier to pass on than a pin.
Why the house number may be missing
House numbers come from the address points in OpenStreetMap. Many streets have them, but in some areas only the street itself is mapped. Then the page shows the street name and the neighborhood. If you are between two streets, at a crossing or in a large parking lot, it shows the street nearest to your point. Tap the map to pick the exact spot if the answer is off.
Need the full postal address? Open what is my address. For the neighborhood or city, see what neighborhood am I in and what city am I in right now.
Questions about your street
What street am I on right now?
Tap “Show my exact location” and allow location access. The name of the street at your position appears at the top of the page, with the house number if it is mapped.
What road am I on?
The page works on highways and country roads too: it shows the road's name or number, for example an interstate, a state route or a county road, with the nearest town.
Why does it show the wrong street?
Indoors, on a laptop or right after you open the page, the position can be off by dozens of meters. Step outside or wait a few seconds and tap the button again, or tap the map at your exact spot.
Why is there no house number?
Not every street has its house numbers on the map yet. In that case the page shows the street, neighborhood and ZIP code.
Can I find the street of another place?
Yes. Type a place or an address into the search box, or tap any point on the map.