Any Recommended Alternatives to Google Maps and Apple Maps?

Hacker News•Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 04:26 AM•2 min read

Mapquest is an obvious answer, although I noticed it doesn't seem to be aware of major closures to routes. Are there alternatives HN would recommend?

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