You can stop receiving directions at any time while in navigation mode:
- Tap the ETA bar at the bottom of the screen
- Tap Stop
Android Auto
Stop navigation on Android Auto
Tap 
Android Automotive (AAOS)
Stop navigation on AAOS
Tap to stop navigation
to stop navigationCarPlay
Stop navigation on CarPlay
- Tap anywhere on the screen
- Tap Stop
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