The Long Way
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About this app
Stop taking the fastest route. Start enjoying the drive.
Most navigation apps are built to save time.
The Long Way is built for people who actually enjoy driving.
Whether you’re heading out for a weekend drive or just want to avoid boring highways, The Long Way helps you discover scenic back roads, winding routes, and drives that are worth the extra miles.
🚗 Built for Driving Enthusiasts
The Long Way prioritizes:
Road curvature
Elevation changes
Scenic landmarks
—not just arrival time.
Because the best drives aren’t always the fastest ones.
🧠 Smart Route Discovery
Use natural language search to find great drives near you.
Try searches like:
“Back roads near me”
“Scenic drive”
“Coastal roads”
“Woodsy routes”
Our algorithm finds routes that match the kind of drive you’re looking for.
🗺️ Works With Your Existing GPS
The Long Way doesn’t replace your navigation apps.
Instead, it creates an enjoyable route and exports it directly to Google Maps or Apple Maps using a custom checkpoint system — so you stay on the roads you actually want to drive.
⛽ Know Your Trip Costs
Add your vehicles to your Garage and get estimated fuel costs for each route based on:
Your car’s fuel economy
Fuel type
Current gas prices
Route distance
Perfect for planning weekend drives and road trips.
🌄 Discover & Share Great Roads
Explore featured community routes and iconic drives across the U.S.
Share your favorite routes with friends using a single link so everyone follows the same path.
Don’t just navigate. Drive.
Take The Long Way.
Most navigation apps are built to save time.
The Long Way is built for people who actually enjoy driving.
Whether you’re heading out for a weekend drive or just want to avoid boring highways, The Long Way helps you discover scenic back roads, winding routes, and drives that are worth the extra miles.
🚗 Built for Driving Enthusiasts
The Long Way prioritizes:
Road curvature
Elevation changes
Scenic landmarks
—not just arrival time.
Because the best drives aren’t always the fastest ones.
🧠 Smart Route Discovery
Use natural language search to find great drives near you.
Try searches like:
“Back roads near me”
“Scenic drive”
“Coastal roads”
“Woodsy routes”
Our algorithm finds routes that match the kind of drive you’re looking for.
🗺️ Works With Your Existing GPS
The Long Way doesn’t replace your navigation apps.
Instead, it creates an enjoyable route and exports it directly to Google Maps or Apple Maps using a custom checkpoint system — so you stay on the roads you actually want to drive.
⛽ Know Your Trip Costs
Add your vehicles to your Garage and get estimated fuel costs for each route based on:
Your car’s fuel economy
Fuel type
Current gas prices
Route distance
Perfect for planning weekend drives and road trips.
🌄 Discover & Share Great Roads
Explore featured community routes and iconic drives across the U.S.
Share your favorite routes with friends using a single link so everyone follows the same path.
Don’t just navigate. Drive.
Take The Long Way.
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No data shared with third parties
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This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
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What’s new
Smarter Checkpoints: Waypoints now snap to real intersections for more accurate navigation in Apple Maps and Google Maps.
Your Roads: (Premium) See every road you’ve driven mapped out over time.
Trip Photos: Improved photo viewing with full-screen gallery, easy swiping, and in-app deletion.
Your Roads: (Premium) See every road you’ve driven mapped out over time.
Trip Photos: Improved photo viewing with full-screen gallery, easy swiping, and in-app deletion.
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About the developer
Connor David Finelli
connorfinelli@gmail.com
United States