Customise "See Map: Google Maps" text

Me too, searching for an answer

I third the request (except for v.7.x).
I have looked high and low and scoured the render array and can't seem to find where I can remove (or edit) the prefixing 'See map:' text in front of the 'Google Maps' link.

I would really like to just remove it. Anyone know where this is set or how to set it?
Any help appreciated!

Doesn't look like this is supported. However, you can replace the built-in link with your own:
#347001: how to include ability to get directions in gmap, map
#151005: Driving directions?
#188099: gmap_view.module get directions

I'm changing this to a feature request because it's clearly desired! Now, if someone would just write a patch . . . ;-)

Did anyone figure this out? I'd love to know how it's done.

You can do with jquery like below:

var location = $('.location.map-link').html();
var text = location.replace('See map:', '');
$('.location.map-link').html(text);

var location = $('.location.map-link').html();
var text = location.replace('Google Maps', 'Location');
$('.location.map-link').html(text);

I would like to be able to use the link created as a field so that I can have the title link to the "driving directions" map. I have been struggling in finding a way to accomplish for several days now.

I am no expert. How do I use the jquery above?

You can put #5 jquery into your theme. Here is a document link.

Just checked the backend and this map link is rendered by Location module. So moving this ticket in location module ticket queue.