- Enable Speedometer or Speed limits under Google Maps settings > Navigation settings > Driving options.
- Verify location permissions and accuracy.
- Ensure switching to navigation to see the Speedometer or Speed limits.
Common Fixes
- Check feature availability – Speedometer or Speed limits may be unavailable in your region. Verify it from the official Google Support page.
- Force stop and restart Google Maps – Long-tap the Google Maps icon to open App info > tap Force stop. Relaunch the app.
- Update the app – Open Google Play Store > search Google Maps > tap Update.
Fix 1: Disable and Re-Enable the Speedometer or Speed Limits
Turning off and re-enabling the Speedometer or Speed limits feature fixes existing glitches creating issues during navigation on Android.
Step 1: Open Google Maps > tap your profile icon at the top right corner > open Settings .
Step 2: Scroll down and select Navigation settings > locate Driving options > disable and re-enable the Speed limits and Speedometer toggles.
Fix 2: Check Location Permissions and Enable Accuracy
Google Maps might now show a Speedometer or Speed limits during navigation if it doesn’t have the required location permissions and precise location data . Granting these permissions should resolve the issue.
Step 1: Open Location under Android settings and select Maps .
Step 2: Set Location access to Allow all the time and toggle on Use precise location .
Fix 3: Turn off Wi-Fi Usage for Google Maps
Google Maps has a Wi-Fi-only feature to save your cellular data, but it doesn’t track your speed during navigation. Turning it off restores normalcy.
Open Google Maps settings and disable the Wi-Fi only toggle.
Fix 4: Join the Beta Program
Open the Google Maps page in the Google Play Store > tap Join under Join the beta. Then, select Join to confirm you are joining the beta program.
