Trip Planner with Multiple Stops & Waypoints | RideHop
Add unlimited stops with drag-and-drop reordering and automatic route recalculation
Quick Answer
RideHop supports multiple stops per trip with waypoints (attractions and points of interest) at each stop, and each leg between stops can use its own travel mode: drive, walk, cycle, bus, train, flight or ferry. RideHop Free includes 1 active personal trip with unlimited stops and activities, with multi-day planning and accommodation organization included. Drag-and-drop reordering recalculates routes automatically, and you can discover nearby landmarks with category-filtered search. Pro adds unlimited active trips, document storage, route optimization and creator publishing. See the pricing page for current subscription terms.
Why Waypoints Change How You Plan a Trip
Most trip planners treat every location as a "stop" — whether it's the city where you're spending three nights or a 20-minute photo stop at a viewpoint. RideHop distinguishes between stops (major locations where you spend significant time) and waypoints (attractions, restaurants, and activities within a stop's area). This hierarchy keeps your itinerary organized as trips get complex.
With waypoints, you can attach a morning coffee shop, a hiking trail, and a lunch spot to a single stop location without cluttering your main route. Documents like entry tickets or restaurant reservations attach directly to the relevant waypoint, keeping everything organized at the right level of detail.
How Stops and Waypoints Work in RideHop
When you add a stop to your trip, RideHop connects it to the previous stop with a leg, and you choose how you'll travel it. Drive, walk and cycle legs get a calculated route, distance and time from the Mapbox Directions API; bus, train, flight and ferry legs show as a direct line on the map, and you can enter the duration and ticket cost yourself. Each stop can then have multiple waypoints added to it — these are places you want to visit in that area. Waypoints don't affect the main route calculation; they're organized under their parent stop for easy reference.
You can reorder stops with drag-and-drop, and RideHop automatically recalculates all affected route segments. The two-phase update system ensures stop ordering is always consistent, even when moving stops across different positions in your itinerary. Distances and travel times update as you reorganize, along with fuel estimates for any legs you drive.
Discovering Nearby Landmarks
RideHop includes a landmark discovery feature powered by Mapbox that lets you find nearby points of interest as you plan your route. Filter by categories like cultural sites, restaurants, outdoor activities, family-friendly attractions, and nightlife to find relevant places near your stops. Add them as waypoints with one click.
Each landmark shows key details including opening hours, ratings, and descriptions. Iconic landmarks (world-renowned sites), notable locations (regional highlights), and popular spots (local favorites) are visually distinguished so you can prioritize the most significant attractions along your route.
Multi-Stop Features Compared
| Feature | RideHop | Roadtrippers | Google Maps | Furkot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Stops | Unlimited stops and activities | 7 waypoints | 10 stops | Unlimited |
| Max Stops (Paid) | Unlimited (Pro) | Unlimited (Plus) | 10 stops | Unlimited |
| Waypoint Hierarchy | Stops > Waypoints | Flat list | Flat list | Stops > Activities |
| Drag-and-Drop Reorder | Yes, with auto recalc | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Landmark Discovery | Category-filtered search | 11M+ US POIs | Google Places | Limited |
| Documents per Stop | Pro, per stop & waypoint | No | No | No |
The Stop-Waypoint Hierarchy
RideHop's two-level organization (stops and waypoints) is designed for how real trips work. Your stop might be "Kyoto" — but within that stop, you want to visit Fushimi Inari, walk through Gion, grab lunch at Nishiki Market, and check into your ryokan. Each of these becomes a waypoint under the Kyoto stop, keeping your main route clean.
Each waypoint can have its own documents attached — entry tickets, reservation confirmations, trail maps — so everything is organized at the right level. This hierarchical approach scales from a simple 3-stop weekend trip to a complex 30-stop journey across several countries without the itinerary becoming unmanageable.
Automatic Route Recalculation
When you add, remove, or reorder stops, RideHop automatically recalculates only the affected route segments. Move stop #3 to position #5, and the app updates the routes for the changed legs while preserving the rest. This means distances, travel times, and fuel estimates for driving legs always reflect your current itinerary.
For drive, walk and cycle legs, the recalculation uses the Mapbox Directions API to follow real roads and paths, not straight-line estimates. You can experiment with different stop orders and instantly see how each arrangement changes your distances and travel times — and your fuel cost, if part of the trip is by car.
Pricing and Stop Limits
RideHop Free includes 1 active personal trip with unlimited stops and activities. Multi-day planning, accommodation organization and fuel estimates for driving legs are included. Pro adds unlimited active trips, document storage, route optimization and creator publishing. See the pricing page for current subscription terms.
All plans include route calculations, stop and activity reordering, place discovery and fuel estimates for driving legs. Choose Pro when you need more than 1 active trip, document storage, route optimization or creator publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many stops can I add on the free plan?
RideHop Free includes 1 active personal trip with unlimited stops and activities. Multi-day planning, accommodation organization and fuel estimates for driving legs are included. This works well for weekend trips. Pro adds unlimited active trips, document storage, route optimization and creator publishing. See the pricing page for current subscription terms.
What's the difference between stops and waypoints?
Stops are major locations on your route (cities, parks, hotels), connected by legs you can drive, walk, cycle, or travel by bus, train, flight or ferry. Waypoints are places of interest within a stop's area (attractions, restaurants, activities) that don't affect the main route. This keeps your itinerary organized at two levels.
Does reordering stops recalculate the route?
Yes, when you drag-and-drop stops to a new order, RideHop automatically recalculates the affected route segments. Distances, travel times, and fuel estimates for driving legs update to reflect the new itinerary sequence.
Can I discover attractions near my stops?
Yes, RideHop's landmark discovery feature lets you search for nearby points of interest filtered by category — cultural sites, restaurants, outdoor activities, family-friendly spots, and more. Add any discovery as a waypoint with one click.
Can I attach documents to individual waypoints?
Yes, with Pro you can upload documents to both stops and waypoints. Attach your hotel confirmation to the stop and your museum tickets to the museum waypoint. Documents are encrypted and organized by location for easy access during your trip.
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