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Route Planner for Groups – Plan Routes with Multiple Stops Together

Google Maps is built for individuals – Holiplan is built for groups.

Plan your perfect travel route with smart suggestions, optimized stops and everything you need on the way.

Why route planning for groups often fails

Sound familiar? You are planning a weekend trip with friends from different cities or a road trip through Italy, but:

  • Everyone starts from a different place – who drives from where?
  • Spontaneous changes on the road create chaos
  • Nobody knows which route is the current one
  • Endless WhatsApp messages with different Google Maps links

With Holiplan you plan your route with multiple stops together – everyone sees changes in real time, can suggest stops and keeps the overview. Ideal for road trips, group travel, weekend trips and vacations with friends. Google Maps is good for individuals – Holiplan is built for groups.

How route planning for groups works

Interactive Map

See your entire route at a glance. Drag waypoints, add stops and adjust your route in real-time.

Optimized Routes

Our algorithm calculates the fastest or most scenic route - you decide! Save time while still discovering the best places.

Smart Suggestions

Based on your destination, we suggest attractions, restaurants and hidden gems you can visit along the way.

Multiple Destinations

Plan round trips with multiple destinations. We calculate the optimal order and show you how much time you can spend at each place.

How It Works

1

Enter Destination

Enter your main destination - e.g. "Rome, Italy". Optionally add stops like "Florence" or "Pisa".

2

Customize Route

We show you the optimal route. Drag points on the map to adjust. Add attractions, restaurants or gas stations.

3

Save & Share

Save your route and share it with your travel companions. Everyone can make suggestions and plan the perfect trip together.

Plan a route with multiple stops – how it works with Holiplan

Planning a route with multiple stops is especially difficult in groups: everyone starts somewhere else, wants to see different places and plans change on the road. With Holiplan you plan your route together on one map, add stops and adjust the order flexibly. All changes are visible to the whole group in real time – ideal for road trips, weekend trips and group travel with multiple destinations.

Find the optimal route for your trip

Planning the optimal route means more than finding the shortest path between two points. For a truly great multi-stop trip, three things matter: drive time, the order of your waypoints and the attractions in between. Holiplan supports you with all three.

Smart ordering of your destinations

Add all destinations and stops – Holiplan shows you a sensible order so you don't drive unnecessary kilometers or loops.

Flexible reordering via drag & drop

The optimal route isn't always the shortest. Move stops easily to fit in a hidden gem or plan a longer break at a favorite spot.

Discover highlights along the way

Restaurants, viewpoints and small detours turn a route into a trip. Holiplan shows matching suggestions directly on the map.

For more examples and a step-by-step guide, read: how to plan the best route

Why Google Maps & WhatsApp aren't enough for groups

Google Maps

No shared editing, no group voting

WhatsApp

Info gets lost, nobody knows what's current

Holiplan

One route, live synced, visible to everyone

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Frequently asked questions about route planning for groups

How do I plan a route with multiple destinations?

With Holiplan you simply enter your main destination and add as many intermediate stops as you like – for example a road trip through Italy with Rome, Florence and Pisa. The app automatically calculates a useful order and shows the route on the map.

How do I plan a route for a group?

Create a route in Holiplan and share the link with your group. Everyone can view the route, suggest changes and add stops. Changes are visible to everyone immediately.

Why is Holiplan better than Google Maps for group trips?

Google Maps is great for individuals, but group trips quickly become chaotic. Holiplan is built specifically for groups: everyone sees the same route, can plan together and changes sync in real time.

How do I plan a trip with several stops?

The easiest way is to place all destinations on a shared map and adjust the route flexibly. With Holiplan, everyone in the group can suggest stops, make changes and always see the current route – without long discussions.

How do I plan a route with multiple intermediate destinations?

With Holiplan you can add as many intermediate destinations to your route as you like – no limit. Simply enter your start, end and all stops in between. The app shows the complete route on an interactive map, calculates distances and helps you find the best order. Drag & drop reordering works on your own or together with your travel group in real time.

Which route planner is best for many waypoints?

Holiplan is built specifically for routes with many waypoints. You can add unlimited stops, reorder them freely and see the full route on a live interactive map. Unlike Google Maps, which runs into its limits with more than ten waypoints, Holiplan is optimized for complex multi-day and road trip routes with friends – and remains completely free.

How do I find the optimal route for a trip with multiple destinations?

The optimal route depends on what matters to you: shortest distance, shortest drive time or sights along the way. Holiplan helps combine all three. Add your destinations and we suggest an efficient order. You also discover restaurants, viewpoints and hidden gems on the map along your route – turning pure driving into a real trip.

How can I share my planned trip with others?

Every trip in Holiplan has a personal invitation link that you can share via WhatsApp, email or any messenger. Invited friends see the complete route, can suggest changes and add their own waypoints – all synced live. If you prefer, friends can view your route without an account via guest access.

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