There’s the maps layout and where I want to go and my route. That’s it. Google Maps has ads. Switching between Apple Maps and Google Maps really shows how the Google product has friction and information overload. We are talking about a Maps app. Less is better unless I ask for it. Apple has nailed the color scheme, layout, and information density. If I need more information that Apple Maps doesn’t provide, I double check google maps. On a long trip, I will check routes from both apps. Apple Maps and google maps show the same route and same time and same traffic congestions for me. I rely more and more on Apple Maps now.
I’ve found myself swinging in the other direction. I tend to glance at Waze for my speed instead of my own speedometer, but I’ve been driving a mixed bag of cars lately.
That said, even here in the Bay Area I tend to do a sanity check of the route on Google Maps first if I’m taking an unfamiliar route. Just a few months ago a section of I-80 was closed just south of SF and Apple Maps had no clue! I believe it was a fairly last-minute schedule change for some planned construction due to vastly reduced traffic during the lockdowns.