can I tell google maps to avoid motorways? So, my question is 

Is there any way for me to tell google maps, to avoid motorways?

Edit

I'll add some screenshots to show why the currently suggested answer doesn't seem to apply.

Say I search for my destination 



I see no blue circle

I can tap "Get Directions" then I get this screen

So I see the icons for car, bus, cycling, walking.

Say I tap the bottom right three dots. Then it just says  "Reverse start &amp; end"



If I tap the car, then I  get two options. Get Directions, or Navigate.

There's no 3 dots in the top right or anywhere,  with a "route options" option, that the suggested answer mentions.

I'm not seeing the option to avoid motorways.
The following seems to be the answer though I haven't put it in practise yet.

in google maps, choose navigation, then in the bottom right there are 3 horizontal bars, then  it has options of "routes and alternatives, directions list, layers, turn off voice, exit navigation, more".  Choose "routes and alternatives" 

Then it has 4 buttons..

A button with a blue arrow,  

A button with 2 cogs

A button with arrows pointing to what looks like a raindrop.

A button with 3 dots with 3 horizontal bars alongside the dots.

Click the button with 2 cogs.

Then it says Route options.  Avoid motorways.   Avoid toll roads.  You can choose "Avoid Motorways".

I'll include some pics when I can.