Whether you’re driving to work, the local coffee shop or on a weekend getaway, the journey to your destination is one of the most influential aspects in that experience. Having the right tools for the road ahead will only help make the journey that much smoother. We’ve come up with a mobile app toolbox that will enhance your drive and conquer the unexpected. 

Geoloqi (Price: Free)

   Geoloqi allows your contacts to track    you    as you drive through google maps. Meeting    a friend for lunch? Update your friend with      your real-time location through geoloqi so if    you’re running late, your friend won’t have to call or text you to ask where you are. Instead, he or she can track your current location are and your expected arrival time. 

Available for iOS & Android. 

GasBuddy (Price: Free)

 GasBuddy is one of the most easy to use      and useful apps to have on your mobile.      GasBuddy locates the nearest gas stations  to you by price and distance for each type of  gas. You can even look up the additional features of each gas station such as restrooms and a convenience store. Once you’ve selected the gas station of choice, GasBuddy integrates with your mobile’s GPS.

Available for iOS, Android, Blackberry & Windows

Stitcher Radio (Price: Free for basic plan)

  If you’re used to traditional talk, news,       comedy, sports radio or a frequent           podcast listener while driving, this is the   app for you. Stitcher Radio allows you to   listen and create playlists of your favorite shows from over 6,000 different shows, so you no longer have to worry about finding the right station while steering. Stitcher will update the episodes of the shows in your playlists with the most up to date episode, as soon as they are available. 

Available for iOS, Android & WebOS

Text’nDrive (Price: Free for basic plan)

  Text’nDrive is a hands-free approach to     texting and emailing while driving. Hear       your texts and emails as they come in         and  respond to them immediately by         speech, so you can focus on the road ahead. Text’nDrive has an SMS auto-reply message feature in which a customized response text message will be sent, letting those that text you know that you are driving and cannot respond.    

Available for iOS, Android & Blackberry

Trip Journal (Price: $2.99)  

  Reminisce on your latest road trip with Trip   Journal, an app that allows you to record       every aspect of your trip and share it with       friends and family. Instead of having to post   individual pictures with comments to your friends and family, post your Trip Journal on Facebook.  With Google Earth integration, you can map your route and make location-based: notes, photos and videos. 

Available for iOS, Android & Symbian

Yelp (Price: Free) 

  Based off of the popular peer-review               website, the Yelp app lists business               information and peer reviews on categories   such as restaurants, salons and nightlife.       Each listing has peer reviews so you’ll get the inside scoop on what to order and the quality of service. One great aspect about the mobile app are the deals in your area; purchase deals at participating businesses in your area through the app and save on meals and services.   

Available for iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows & Palm 

Beat the Traffic (Price: Free)

  Find out all of the latest traffic information in   your area, so you can adjust your route           accordingly. The app features real-time           information on traffic conditions and traffic       collisions and how they affect the roads including which lanes are closed and the current speed for that location. 

Available for iOS, Android & Blackberry