Garmin Drive 52

5” GPS Navigator with Driver Alerts and Travel Data

• Easy-to-use 5” GPS navigator includes detailed map updates of the U.S. and Canada
• Simple on-screen menus and bright, easy-to-see maps
• Driver alerts for upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, railroad crossings and more
• Road trip–ready with The HISTORY® Network of notable historic sites, a U.S. national parks directory, TripAdvisor® traveler ratings and millions of Foursquare® points of interest (POIs)
• Provides spoken turn-by-turn directions, Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance and helpful driver alerts to encourage safer driving

With its simple menus and easy-to-read maps, Garmin Drive 52 lets you view turn-by-turn directions at a glance on a bright 5” touchscreen display. Offering preloaded detailed maps of the U.S. and Canada — with map updates plus helpful driver alerts to encourage safer driving — this GPS navigator complements any road trip or daily commute.

Enjoy Road Trips with TripAdvisor

View TripAdvisor traveler ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions along your route or near your destination.

Sites From The HISTORY Network

To make traveling more enjoyable, you’ll find plenty to see and do with POIs from the HISTORY Network. It features pictures and descriptions of notable parks, monuments, museums and historic sites.

National Parks Directory

An included U.S. national parks directory helps you discover and enjoy some of America’s most treasured natural resources and experiences. Easily navigate to places within the parks, including visitor centers, picnic areas, campgrounds, trailheads and more.

New Shops and Restaurants

This navigator comes preloaded with Foursquare data, making it easy to find millions of new and popular places.

Driver Alerts: Know Your Surroundings

To encourage safer driving and increase situational awareness, driver alerts warn you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, railroad crossings and more.

Garmin Real Directions™

Easy-to-understand, spoken turn-by-turn directions guide like a friend, using street names, store names and recognizable landmarks (e.g., “Turn right after the red building”).

Check Up Ahead

The map shows stops for food, fuel and other milestones — such as upcoming cities — along your route.

Find Exactly Where You Need to Go

The Direct Access feature simplifies navigating to complex destinations such as airports or shopping malls. It even navigates through parking lots to find the entrance closest to your destination.

Easier to Search, Quicker to Find

A search field makes it easy to find addresses and millions of POIs. You’re provided with search results that sound similar to what you’ve entered.

Map Updates

Garmin Drive 52 comes preloaded with maps of the U.S. and Canada, and includes map updates to ensure you’re driving with the most up-to-date maps available. Visit Garmin Express™ to learn more.

Garmin Drive 52 Specifications:

Physical dimensions
5.5″W x 3.3″H x .8″D (14.0 x 8.4 x 2.0 cm)

Display size
4.4″W x 2.5″H (11.1 x 6.3 cm); 5.0″ diag (12.7 cm)

Display resolution
480 x 272 pixels

Display type
WQVGA color TFT with white backlight, resistive touch

Weight
6.0 oz (170.8 g)

Battery
rechargeable lithium-ion

Battery life
up to 1 hour
Maps & Memory

Preloaded street maps:
yes

Includes lifetime map updates:
yes

Ability to add maps:
yes

Accepts data cards:
yes – microSD™ card (not included)

Storage and Power Capacity
This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® XP or newer and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance
yes
Millions of Foursquare® points of interest
yes
TripAdvisor® ratings for points of interest
yes
Route shaping through preferred cities/streets
yes
Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs)
yes
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe):
yes
Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more
yes 

In the Box:

• Drive 52
• Preloaded maps of the U.S. and Canada
• Lifetime maps¹
• Vehicle power cable
• Vehicle suction cup mount
• USB cable
• Quick Start Manual

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