Garmin Nuvi 255

For peace of mind on the go, nuvi 255 leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America. Like the rest of the compact nuvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.

Navigate With Ease

nnvi 255 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nuvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nuvi 255 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix satellite prediction, nuvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Take It With You

Like the rest of the nuvi 2x5-series, nuvi 255 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nuvi 255 includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download Google Panoramio pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The 255 is compatible with optional enhanced MSN Direct content and our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

nuvi 255: Simple navigation at an affordable price

Maps & Software Options

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What's in the Box

nuvi 255
Preloaded City Navigator NT data for the USA (50 states), Puerto Rico and Canada
Vehicle suction cup mount
Vehicle power cable
Dashboard disk
Set up and go guide

Physical & Performance

• Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance: nuvi 255 includes text-to-speech which will prompt you to “Turn right on Main Street”
• Bright 3.5” diagonal color display; 320 x 240 pixels; QVGA TFT display, with white backlight
• Preloaded with City Navigator - nuvi 255 includes detailed maps of U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
• High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
• Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more
• Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator
• MicroSD memory card expansion slot
• Includes Garmin Lock anti-theft feature
• Configurable vehicle icons – allows users to select a fun, customized car-shaped icon; users can download additional choices from www.garmingarage.com
• Offers a three-dimensional mapping perspective, or 2D overhead view
• Unit dimensions: 3.8”W x 2.8”H x 0.8”D
• Weight: 5.2 ounces
• Built-in lithium-ion battery: lasts up to four hours depending on usage
• Includes sturdy suction cup mount that allows for easy adjustment and quick release
• Simplified PC connectivity, similar to a digital camera, using USB mass storage with access to either the MicroSD card slot or to the unit’s internal memory directly from your PC desktop.
• With the POI loader program, users can set up proximity alerts for school zones, safety cameras, create custom POIs and more

Support for this Garmin product

Tech Support: 1-800-800-1020
Online: Garmin Support