There is a way to directly send a Google Maps location to just about any mobile Garmin GPS device (StreetPilot, nuvi, zumo, etc.)

Step 1.

If you haven’t done so, install the latest Garmin USB drivers.

Install the Garmin Communicator Plugin (this is so your web browser can “talk” to Google Maps correctly). Remember to restart your web browser after installing the plugin (just like any other plugin after installation).

Plug in your Garmin GPS to your computer via USB.

Step 2.

Go to maps.google.com, map a location first, then click Send.

Step 3.

Select GPS, select brand as Garmin and click the Send button at the bottom.

Step 4.

You will then be taken to the Garmin web site. If all goes well, your GPS is detected and an orange “Send to GPS” button is present. Click that button.

Important note: If the GPS is not found by your computer, confirm it’s plugged in via USB and that it is detected properly.

Once after sending to your Garmin GPS, you should see this under the map:

Click the “here” link will take you back to Google Maps.

Step 5.

Check to see if the Favorite was sent to your Garmin GPS and…

…ta-da, there it is!