The red symbol on Google Maps does not necessarily mean that you were physically at that location . It simply indicates a point of interest or a place that you have searched for on the map . This could be a restaurant , store , or landmark that you have saved or looked up on the map .

Search for a place on Google Maps At the top, tap the search box and enter an address, name of a place, or choose a category, like gas stations or groceries. Tip: After you find a place on the map, you can check directions to the place in a list, details about a place, or get directions with voice-guided navigation.

Green: No traffic delays. Orange: Medium amount of traffic. Red: Traffic delays. The darker the red, the slower the speed of traffic on the road.