Free carpool routing tool

Free Multi-Stop Pickup Route Planner

A multi-stop pickup route planner helps families turn several pickup locations, time windows, rider counts, and seat limits into a practical carpool schedule.

Best fit for

School and activity pickups

Check stop order, pickup windows, wait time, and seats before sharing the route with your carpool.

When the driver leaves the first location.

Passenger seats available for riders.

Stop 1

Stop 2

Stop 3

Finish
3:38 PM
Route time
68 min
Drive
30 min
Wait
26 min
Capacity
6/6 seats

The route fits, but seat capacity is tight. Confirm bags, boosters, and no-show plans.

Stop 1

Oak Elementary

Wait built in
Arrive 2:40 PM - depart 2:50 PM
Window 2:45 PM to 3:00 PM
Riders after stop: 2
Seats left: 4

Main entrance pickup line

Stop 2

North soccer field

Wait built in
Arrive 3:02 PM - depart 3:19 PM
Window 3:15 PM to 3:30 PM
Riders after stop: 5
Seats left: 1

Meet near gate B

Stop 3

Library curb

Wait built in
Arrive 3:27 PM - depart 3:38 PM
Window 3:35 PM to 3:50 PM
Riders after stop: 6
Seats left: 0

Text when driver arrives

When to use it

Use it when one driver needs to pick up riders from school, practice, tutoring, after-care, or a mixed set of family stops.

What it checks

The planner checks pickup windows, rider counts, estimated drive time, loading time, wait time, late stops, and seat capacity.

Run the carpool

RideVillage keeps the recurring schedule, driver rotation, riders, swaps, and reminders current after you decide the pickup plan.

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Multi-Stop Pickup Route FAQ

What is a multi-stop pickup route planner?

A multi-stop pickup route planner turns several pickup locations, time windows, rider counts, and drive estimates into a practical stop order and schedule.

Can this replace a map routing app?

No. Use a map app for turn-by-turn driving directions, then use this planner to check pickup windows, seats, wait time, and family coordination details.

How should I choose stop order for a school carpool?

Prioritize fixed pickup windows, school dismissal times, seat capacity, and stops where a driver cannot wait. The planner orders stops by the tightest windows first.

What if the route is over capacity?

If rider count exceeds available seats, split the route, add another driver, or move one stop to a different pickup run before sharing the schedule.

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