Does Apple Watch have GPS?
Part of our Apple Watch FAQ
This is part of our massive Apple Watch FAQ, which should tell you everything you want to know about the gadget, its features, and its interface. You can find it here
Sadly not. It can do all sorts of GPS-related tasks like maps and running distance but all of that is fed through your iPhone. So the Watch works great if your phone's in your pocket, but is completely lost if it isn't.