Google maps Help

[Hoads2047]

So I need to go into a city for a course I'm doing, and there's an easier route that I can remember off by heart.

 

So I put it into google maps, customize it, then send it to my phone.

 

I open it in my phone and it's defaulted back to the original route, taking me straight through the city.

 

Anyway I can make it do the route I want? If not any good apps for custom routes?

 

Thanks.