Features

• Easy-to-use 5" GPS navigator includes detailed map updates of the U.S. and Canada
• Simple on-screen menus and bright, easy-to-see maps
• Garmin Traffic is ready to use right out of the box — without use of a smartphone
• Road trip-ready with The HISTORY Channel database of notable historic sites, a U.S. national parks directory, TripAdvisor traveler ratings and millions of Foursquare points of interest (POIs).Included Components: Garmin Drive 52, Vehicle Suction Cup Mount, Vehicle Power Cable, Usb Cable, Quick Start Manual
• Provides spoken turn-by-turn directions, Garmin Real Directions landmark guidance and helpful driver alerts to encourage safer driving

With its simple menus and easy-to-read maps, Garmin Drive 52 lets you view turn-by-turn directions at a glance on a bright 5” touchscreen display. Offering preloaded detailed maps of the U.S. and Canada — with map updates plus helpful driver alerts to encourage safer driving — this GPS navigator complements any road trip or daily commute.

To make traveling more enjoyable, you’ll find plenty to see and do with POIs from the history Network. It features pictures and descriptions of notable parks, monuments, museums and historic sites.

An included U.S. national parks directory helps you discover and enjoy some of America’s most treasured natural resources and experiences. Easily navigate to places within the parks, including visitor centers, picnic areas, campgrounds, trailheads and more.

This navigator comes preloaded with Foursquare data, making it easy to find millions of new and popular places. To encourage safer driving and increase situational awareness, driver alerts warn you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, railroad crossings and more. Garmin Real Directions Easy-to-understand, spoken turn-by-turn directions guide like a friend, using street names, store names and recognizable landmarks (e.g., 'Turn right after the red building').

The map shows stops for food, fuel and other milestones — such as upcoming cities — along your route. Find Exactly Where You Need to Go The Direct Access feature simplifies navigating to complex destinations such as airports or shopping malls. It even navigates through parking lots to find the entrance closest to your destination. Easier to Search, Quicker to Find. A search field makes it easy to find addresses and millions of POIs. You’re provided with search results that sound similar to what you’ve entered.

Our Verdict

The Garmin Drive 52 & Traffic is quick to set up and easy to use, making it the best car navigation system if you want simplicity from your car GPS. Garmin has been making devices to help make all manner of outdoor pursuits easier and more enjoyable for over 30 years, so it knows what it’s doing. As well as specializing in GPS technology for all manner of automotive, aviation, and marine activities, Garmin is also at the forefront of wearable tech.