Yep, Waze here too. Work well.
 
If asking Google in the browser you say, " Hey Google" and ask directions to so and so...not sure maybe there's something amiss in their maps if that isn't working for you. Sometimes it misunderstands what you're asking it..All depends on how you ask.

So if I disable my location... will I be moved to an undisclosed location of IT'S choosing?! Or will the location no longer exist?! (scary power, this new technology)

If you disable your location I suspect it still knows where you are. The disable button only applies to the average person. The CIA, FBI, MOSSAD, and your mom probably still know.

This is called artificial intelligence, or AI. The programmers at Google understand you better than you do, and their algorithms are always correct. You may have thought you wanted a Seattle traffic map, but the AI knows better. So simply sit back and let Google's AI overlords handle stuff, and no more silly questions, OK?? 
 
/sarcasm

It is scary....I have AI in my text app. It figures out phrases and words while I'm typing. Not the small words either. 75% of the time it predicts what I'm going to type. I'm trying to figure out how I can get it to carry on a conversation when I'm busy.
 
 

MandolinPicker
This is called artificial intelligence, or AI. The programmers at Google understand you better than you do, and their algorithms are always correct. You may have thought you wanted a Seattle traffic map, but the AI knows better. So simply sit back and let Google's AI overlords handle stuff, and no more silly questions, OK?? 
 
/sarcasm

I'm glad someone has me figured out.