Always gives you the long way around to get to a place. Sometimes the routes you say are shorter are not. They are long windy roads with route numbers not street names. I do not even use it for directions anymore as I can clearly see faster and easier toutes. I think streets and roads need remapping. And for things people ask about,if it is a small body of water they are clearly ponds. I mean look it up yourself. Not all have names. Go down to your historical society to learn more.