This is ‘user error’. Or more specifically, a lack of navigation/orienteering knowledge.
If you intend to return to the point where you started, create a Favourite there before you start the outward journey. Create Favourites at convenient cafés along the route.
When you wish to go to any of the cafes or the place where you started, display the map and the Favourites will be shown as gold stars. Tap on a gold star and its name will appear. Then tap ‘Position Option’ and ‘Navigate To’. A route will be created to take you there.