Mapbox 3D Lanes

Change the navigation game with clear lane-level guidance that helps make sure drivers never miss a turn. 3D details help drivers orient themselves for a next-level experience that feels effortless.

Never miss a turn

3D Lanes is lane-level guidance that provides clear instructions in complex intersections, helping drivers follow the selected route more easily.

Full lane detail

3D Lanes shows roadways in detail including lane geometry, traffic flow direction, lane markings, and road signs that result in a more precise navigation experience.

Broad coverage, expanding daily

3D Lanes is available in over 55 cities in the US, Europe, and Japan on over 450,000 KM of highways and major arterials. Additional coverage is added daily.

Instant map updates

Mapbox map data is continuously updated to reflect the latest roadway changes. Since over-the-air updates are separate from application updates, map changes and new 3D Lanes coverage appear without any developer or user action.

Lanes and landmarks working together

Mapbox 3D Lanes shows the precise path to follow, blending perfectly with the Mapbox Standard map style. Recognizable structures like buildings, sculptures, and fountains provide an instant anchor for orientation.

When the view on the map looks like the view from the windshield, navigating becomes easy and intuitive.

Raising the bar on realism

Mapbox 3D Lanes with 3D bridges and tunnels makes roads come alive. Detailed structures and dynamic shadows and lighting are more than just attractive visuals — the details make complex maneuvers instantly clear, showing the path to follow through a tunnel, under an overpass, or crossing a suspension bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mapbox 3D Lanes is a feature that provides lane-level guidance for navigation. 3D Lanes provides tailored guidance for each maneuver, with clear, easy-to-follow directions. 3D Lanes shows which lane or lane group to take for a given exit, for example, with a path to follow highlighted on the map. In addition, lane-level detail provides a map view that more closely matches the view from the windshield.

The 3D Lanes experience includes:

  • Detailed Lane Geometry: Display of individual lanes, road edges, and lane markings.
  • 3D Infrastructure: Realistic 3D overpasses, tunnels, bridges, and complex junctions.
  • Guidance Features: A path at the lane or lane group level highlights the route to follow for upcoming maneuvers and exits.

Mapbox 3D Lanes is available in many urban areas in Europe, the United States, and Japan. Currently highways and major arterials in over 55 cities are covered, with additional coverage added daily.

No. 3D Lanes is designed to deliver a high-fidelity visual experience on vehicles without cameras or high-accuracy positioning sensors.

3D Lanes helps drivers position themselves correctly ahead of complex maneuvers, reducing cognitive load and the likelihood of missing a turn. For On-Demand Logistics (ODL) customers, 3D Lanes provides the precise context needed for accurate pick-up and drop-off operations.

Mapbox 3D Lanes is available now in Private Preview for certain applications. Request access to Mapbox 3D Lanes Private Preview.

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