This guide shows how to create a simple 3D driving simulator using Google Maps (Maps JavaScript API + WebGL/Three.js) so you can drive a vehicle along real-world streets with 3D camera, basic physics, and route following.
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Key Features:
Late 2025 – "Immersive View for CarPlay/Android Auto" Google will likely release a passenger-only feature. While parked, you will be able to "preview" your route in full 3D, floating over the drive. It won’t have steering controls, but it will let you tap the screen to change perspective. 3D Driving Simulator in Google Maps — Quick
Verdict: If you squint, Immersive View is a passive driving simulator. The only thing missing is the user interface (accelerator, brake, steering wheel) and the physical dynamics (collision, weight transfer, speed). While parked, you will be able to "preview"
Benefits of the 3D Driving Simulator