You can modify the settings for a route to suit your needs, for example, if you want to walk instead of drive.
Select Menu > Maps and Settings > Routing settings.
Optimise the route for walking
Select Route selection > On foot.
Use the faster or shorter driving route
Select Route selection > Faster by car or Shorter by car.
You can also choose to allow or avoid using motorways, toll roads, tunnels, or ferries.