Sometimes, this approach can lead to dropping off a passenger several meters away from an entrance or in the back of a decent size building. Or even worse, having you drive around the block trying to find a place the passenger wants to be dropped off at.

Below is an example of Google Directions taking you to an alley for the given address:

The 5th Avenue Theatre,
1308 5th Ave,
Seattle, WA 98101



There are several of these types of examples, where the Dropoffmap app can help.

And the app is free and doesn't require sign-up of any kind. It only takes 10-30 seconds to perform a search and get back suggested points with StreetView pictures.

If we can't help you after the first few points, we direct you back to your favorite Nav app, anyways.

So you really don't lose much by trying.