How do I fix the geolocation of an address?

EasyRoutes uses Google Maps to geocode a stop address to a latitude and longitude. While Google Maps' accuracy is generally high, there can be occasional edge cases where the address does not validate correctly. EasyRoutes will also attempt to flag some of these cases directly on a route:

Do you have an order or stop where Google Maps is returning a pin in an unexpected location? Try the recommendations below; see also the Saving & applying preferred address coordinates section below to resolve geolocation issues when returning to these stops in the future.

Recommendation #1: See if removing the second address line fixes things

A common case we've noticed is customers entering additional details in the second address line that confuses Google Maps. You can also use this approach for other address geocoding issues beyond the second address line.

1. Edit the stop.
2. Check the "Display the following as the address on route instead" check box.
3. Clear the second address line.
4. Click the Refresh button to see if the pin is now in the correct location.
5. Click Save.

Recommendation #2: Use manual latitude / longitude

If manually editing the address is not getting the result you desire, you can switch to manual latitude / longitude mode.

1. Edit the stop.
2. Under Geocoding, select the "Use the latitude and longitude values below for your stop coordinates" option.
3. Enter latitude / longitude in the form or click on the map at the top of the page to set the latitude / longitude to a new pin.
4. Click Save.

Recommendation #3: Use Plus Codes

Some regions of the world may find using Plus Codes easier. You can find out the Plus Code by clicking a location on Google Maps or looking up the address in Plus Codes Maps.

1. Edit the stop
2. Clear all existing address fields.
3. Determine the Plus Code for the location in question:

4. Enter the Plus Code into the Address field.
5. Enter the associated city and province or state into the City and Province or State fields.
6. Click Preview at the top of the page to see if the pin is now in the correct location.
7. Click Save.

Saving & applying preferred address coordinates

After resolving address issues using any of the recommendations above, EasyRoutes allows users to store preferred address coordinates, and re-apply them when delivering to the same customer or address in the future - particularly useful for merchants offering subscription deliveries or service-based visits that repeat frequently.

EasyRoutes for Shopify:

1. From the EasyRoutes Orders page, access the Address Book from the upper right-hand corner of the page:

2. Click the New address button in the lower left-hand corner of the Address book panel:

3. From the Add saved stop page that appears, input desired customer/address details in the Stop information and Additional options (optional) panels.
4. Click the Preview button in the upper right-hand corner to ensure the input address shows up as a map pin in the correct location. Click the Add button in the same corner once all details are input and confirmed:

This customer/address is now permanently stored in your Address Book.

To re-apply these saved address details to any stop on a route:

1. From any already created Route's page, edit the desired stop.
2. From the Edit Stop page that appears, access the Address book card below the map preview, and use the search bar or Browse button to find the customer/stop you just saved:

3. From the dialog that appears, select which stop details to auto-fill from the Address book entry, and click the Replace button:

4. Review the new address details and map pin for accuracy, and click the Update button in the upper right-hand corner of the page to update your route:

5. Click the Save button found in the page's top menu bar to commit these address changes to your route.
6. Optionally, re-optimize the route to ensure any updated addresses are sequenced in the most efficient order.

EasyRoutes for Web:

1. From the EasyRoutes Orders page, click the Add saved stop button found just above your list of orders:

2. From the Add saved stop page that appears, input desired customer/address details in the Stop information and Additional options (optional) panels.
3. Click the Preview button in the upper right-hand corner to ensure the input address shows up as a map pin in the correct location. Click the Add button in the same corner once all details are input and confirmed:

This customer/address is now permanently stored in your Saved stops.

To re-apply these saved address details to any stop on a route:

1. From any already created Route's page, edit the desired stop.
2. From the Edit Stop page that appears, access the Saved stops card below the map preview, and use the search bar or Browse button to find the customer/stop you just saved:

3. From the dialog that appears, select which stop details to auto-fill from the Address book entry, and click the Replace button:

4. Review the new address details and map pin for accuracy, and click the Update button in the upper right-hand corner of the page to update your route:

5. Click the Save button at the top of the page to commit these address changes to your route.
6. Optionally, re-optimize the route to ensure any updated addresses are sequenced in the most efficient order.