> For a long time Google Maps on Android it would be impossible to look up a route from anywhere but where you were now. It was not only streamlined to start with current location but rather neutered so you couldn't.
I almost lost my mind trying to do this exact thing.
Google maps refusal to make offline reasonable has pretty much killed my use of it. You can use OSM data pre-download the whole set of countries you're driving through and not worry about poor signal / roaming charges / data use.
Or you can use Google maps and get screwed. Guess it works better if you're in the US.
I almost lost my mind trying to do this exact thing.