eli5 -How does gps software calculate drive time?

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I understand mapping the shortest routes, tollways vs non tollways, ect but how is programming like google maps able to determine the amount of time your commute will take due to traffic patterns and congestion?

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It is using other phones in the network to base the estimation off of wether they are using navigation or not.

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