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[Buffy]

OK, first of all, I have a Garmin Nuvi 350 (which I love) on my scooter, but it leaves a lot to be desired when plotting out two-lane road trips. So I am forced to use mapping software on my laptop. (BTW, as far as I can tell. the Nuvi 350 will NOT accept downloads from mapping software)

Now for the question of the day........

Is there any mapping software out there that really keeps you on two-lane roads when calculating a route?  I have tried a couple, but they inevitably route me onto interstate highways.

Any help is appreciated.........

BUFFY

[naitram]

with garmin mapsource you can tell it to how much to favor highway v. back roads

[naitram]

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[Buffy]

Thanks Naitram,

I'll check that out..................

[Fired00d]

with garmin mapsource you can tell it to how much to favor highway v. back roads

I don't think the 350 comes w/Mapsource, however couldn't the preferences in the Nuvi 350 be set to avoid highways/interstates or take slower route?

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Buffy]

Fired00d,

You are correct, Mapsource does NOT work with the 350.  HOWEVER, after getting off the phone with Garmin Support, they are going to send me a copy of Mapsource that I can use like "MapQuest".  So now, at least I can map out the route and print it out.  And later when I sell a kidney or something, then I can purchase a Zumo!

Thanks for the reply....
BUFFY

[Fired00d]

Are you able to change preferences in the Nuvi 350 to avoid highways/interstates or take slower route? I think this would help if you were just using the Nuvi out on the road.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Buffy]

Are you able to change preferences in the Nuvi 350 to avoid highways/interstates or take slower route? I think this would help if you were just using the Nuvi out on the road.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Fireman,

My only two choices on the 350 is FASTEST or SHORTEST.  That's it.  So, if an interstate is the shortest way to go, it will route you there.

The correct choice is to purchase a new Garmin that supports Mapsource and I'm sure that will happen soon.

But, thanks for checking on me......
BUFFY

[RedDevil]

Fireman,

My only two choices on the 350 is FASTEST or SHORTEST.  That's it.  So, if an interstate is the shortest way to go, it will route you there.

The correct choice is to purchase a new Garmin that supports Mapsource and I'm sure that will happen soon.

But, thanks for checking on me......
BUFFY

Buffy,
I'm not familiar with the 350, but every Garmin I've had has the capability to go into setup and check your route preferences (i.e., avoid freeways, toll roads, etc.).  The "fastest/shortest" option is just an "up front" option that you give the device to do your immediate route planning, however, it will only route based on the preferences you established in setup.  I could be wrong, so check your manual, but, like I said, every Garmin (in fact every GPS, Garmin or not) that I've had, has had the capability to do that in setup/route preferences. 

   

[ultrafxr]

One more thing to check might be your 'avoids.'  May have option to avoid interstates.  My 2720 has this option and I think the Zumos do also.