The Long Way

GPS for Driving Enthusiasts

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Turn any destination into a great drive. Discover twisty back roads, scenic detours, and weekend routes—then navigate them in Apple/Google Maps without reroutes. The fastest route isn’t always the best one. The Long Way helps driving enthusiasts find routes that are fun to drive—more curves, better scenery, fewer boring highways. Find roads worth driving Our routing engine prioritizes road curvature, elevation changes, and scenic points of interest to build a drive you’ll actually enjoy. Smart Search (type what you feel like driving) Search in plain English like: “coastal drive” “woodsy back roads” “twisty roads near me” Use your favorite navigation The Long Way isn’t a turn-by-turn replacement. Instead, it exports your curated route into Apple Maps or Google Maps using a checkpoint system designed to keep you on the roads you chose. Drive your garage Add your vehicles and get estimated fuel costs for the route based on your car’s fuel economy, fuel type, and current prices. Explore & share Discover iconic roads and community routes, then share a drive with a single link so friends can follow the same route. Drive safe Always follow traffic laws and drive within your limits. Road conditions can change—use good judgment. Privacy Policy: https://thelongway.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://thelongway.app/terms

Ratings & Reviews

  • 4.7
    out of 5
    6 Ratings

Version 4.0 Premium members now get up to 5 route alternatives per calculation — more variety, more chances to find a road worth taking. GPX Import — Bring your drive history from other apps into The Long Way. Tap Import GPX in the My Drives tab, pick your file, and your trips appear in your list with start and end locations already filled in. Heading-Aware Routing — When you're moving above 10 mph (16 km/h), routes are now calculated based on the direction you're already traveling. Less turning around, more driving. Any route that starts with a U-turn is clearly labeled so you can decide for yourself. Smarter "Best" Badge — The Best badge now only appears when the top route genuinely stands out. If two routes are close in score, neither gets the label — they're shown as equals. Bug fixes, faster launch, and general performance improvements.

Version 4.0

The developer, Connor Finelli, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Location
    • Contact Info
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Information

Seller
  • Connor Finelli
Size
  • 33.2 MB
Category
  • Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Premium Monthly $4.99
  • Premium Annual $39.99
  • Learn More
Copyright
  • © 2026 The Long Way
  • Privacy Policy