How to check a friend’s ETA

See a friend’s estimated time, remaining distance, arrival time, and position on the map.

Quick answer

Tap a friend’s avatar in the live-map strip. Their Meetup ETA card shows the estimate and gives you Focus on map and Message actions.

Nearby Meetup ETA card showing three minutes and 893 metres to the pin
Nearby 1.1.0 on Android, captured on 22 September 2026. Controls may move slightly as the app improves.
Walkthrough

Follow these steps

  1. 01

    Open the active map

    Wait until the friend has joined and chosen to share location.

  2. 02

    Tap their avatar

    Use the vertical friend strip beside the map.

  3. 03

    Read the estimate

    Check the displayed minutes, distance, and expected arrival time.

  4. 04

    Focus or message

    Use Focus on map to find the person or Message to open the meetup chat.

Ready to try it?

Start a meetup on Android and send one link to everyone else.

Get Nearby
Nearby Meetup ETA card showing three minutes and 893 metres to the pin

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