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Is Sort My Stops really free?
Yes. There are no hidden fees, you do not need an account, and the US version supports up to 100 addresses per route.Try the free planner →
Do I have to create an account?
No. You can start planning immediately without registering or signing in.
Does the planner work on a phone?
Yes. The website works on smartphones and tablets, so you can open and follow the route in the field.
How do I calculate an optimized route?
Add a starting point and all your stops. The planner calculates an efficient order, which you can review before opening the route in Google Maps or another navigation app.Open the planner →
How many addresses can I add?
You can add and optimize up to 100 addresses or ZIP codes in one route.
Can I manually change the order?
Yes. You can drag stops, choose a start and finish, add notes and delete addresses.
What is route optimization?
Optimization does not just determine the route between two points. It looks for efficient sequencing of multiple stops to reduce detours and save time.Read more →
What is the difference between the shortest route and the fastest route?
The shortest route minimizes mileage, while the fastest route prioritizes travel time. Sort My Stops uses travel-time data to find an efficient stop order.
Can I share a route?
Yes. After calculating the route, you can copy a share link, show a QR code or send the plan to your phone.
Can I use a QR code?
Yes. You can generate a QR code, print a QR pack or open the dedicated mobile route mode.
Can I print the route?
Yes. The printable route summary includes the stop order, addresses, notes and key journey details.
Can I add notes?
Yes. Each address can have a note, such as delivery instructions or customer contact information.
Does import from Excel or CSV work?
Yes. You can paste a list from Excel or Google Sheets, or import a CSV, TXT, TSV or XLSX file.
Can I choose truck or bike?
The free US version is currently intended for cars and delivery vans. Bike mode is not available yet.
Are my addresses saved?
No account is required. Addresses are processed to calculate your route and are not used to build an advertising profile.
What address source does the planner use?
Complete addresses are checked against the official U.S. Census Geocoder. Census coordinates are approximate positions interpolated along address ranges. Search suggestions and map-click reverse geocoding use Photon with OpenStreetMap data.
How do I open a route in Google Maps?
After optimization, choose Google Maps from the route actions. The planner passes the addresses in stop order and divides longer routes into practical sections.
What navigation apps are supported?
Sort My Stops supports Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze and OsmAnd. Links use readable addresses first and coordinates only as a fallback.
Does Sort My Stops support dark mode?
Yes. The interface is prepared for light and dark display.
Does Sort My Stops operate outside the United States?
Sort My Stops covers the 48 contiguous states and Washington, DC. Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories and locations outside the service area are rejected before a route is calculated.
