Driving Directions API
Get driving directions and best routes from an origin to a destination in real-time, from Google Maps.
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Driving Directions Response
{
"best_routes": [
{
"route_name": "I-280 S",
"distance_meters": 73562,
"distance_label": "45.7 miles",
"duration_seconds": 2871,
"duration_label": "48 min",
"min_duration_seconds": 2537,
"max_duration_seconds": 3656,
"highlights": [
"Fastest route now due to traffic conditions"
],
"distance_timing_meters_seconds": {
"0": 0,
"9": 2,
"187": 40,
"276": 53,
"328": 70,
"...": "..."
},
"departure_timestamp": 1733345056,
"departure_datetime_utc": "2024-12-04T20:44:16.000Z",
"arrival_timestamp": 1733347927,
"arrival_datetime_utc": "2024-12-04T21:32:07.000Z",
"route_parts": [
{
"summary": "Get on I-280 S from San Jose Avenue",
"distance_meters": 2434,
"distance_label": "1.5 mi",
"duration_seconds": 225,
"duration_label": "4 min",
"instructions": [
{
"summary": "Head east on 29th St toward Dolores St",
"distance_meters": 188,
"distance_label": "0.1 mi",
"duration_seconds": 34,
"duration_label": "34 sec",
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=vJ-Vkq…"
},
{
"summary": "Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Dolores St",
"distance_meters": 368,
"distance_label": "0.2 mi",
"duration_seconds": 77,
"duration_label": "1 min",
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=wiT_N6…"
},
…
]
},
{
"summary": "Follow I-280 S to N De Anza Blvd in Cupertino. Take exit 11 from I-280 S",
"distance_meters": 66939,
"distance_label": "41.6 mi",
"duration_seconds": 2234,
"duration_label": "37 min",
"instructions": [
{
"summary": "Merge onto I-280 S",
"distance_meters": 66615,
"distance_label": "41.4 mi",
"duration_seconds": 2201,
"duration_label": "37 min",
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=LpzaL4…"
},
{
"summary": "Take exit 11 for De Anza Blvd",
"distance_meters": 324,
"distance_label": "0.2 mi",
"duration_seconds": 33,
"duration_label": "33 sec",
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=-KPQa2…"
}
]
},
…
]
},
{
"route_name": "US-101 S",
"distance_meters": 63470,
"distance_label": "39.4 miles",
"duration_seconds": 2839,
"duration_label": "47 min",
"min_duration_seconds": 2545,
"max_duration_seconds": 4160,
"distance_timing_meters_seconds": {
"0": 0,
"9": 2,
"325": 69,
"354": 77,
"414": 91,
"...": "..."
},
"departure_timestamp": 1733345056,
"departure_datetime_utc": "2024-12-04T20:44:16.000Z",
"arrival_timestamp": 1733347895,
"arrival_datetime_utc": "2024-12-04T21:31:35.000Z",
"route_parts": [
{
"summary": "Get on US-101 S from Cesar Chavez St",
"distance_meters": 2388,
"distance_label": "1.5 mi",
"duration_seconds": 405,
"duration_label": "7 min",
"instructions": [
{
"summary": "Head east on 29th St toward Dolores St",
"distance_meters": 506,
"distance_label": "0.3 mi",
"duration_seconds": 114,
"duration_label": "2 min",
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=vJ-Vkq…"
},
{
"summary": "Turn left onto Mission St",
"distance_meters": 506,
"distance_label": "0.3 mi",
"duration_seconds": 88,
"duration_label": "1 min",
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=cG74tV…"
},
…
]
},
{
"summary": "Follow US-101 S to N Mathilda Ave in Sunnyvale. Take exit 396A from U…",
"distance_meters": 57706,
"distance_label": "35.9 mi",
"duration_seconds": 2081,
"duration_label": "35 min",
"instructions": [
{
"summary": "Merge onto US-101 S",
"distance_meters": 57376,
"distance_label": "35.7 mi",
"duration_seconds": 2050,
"duration_label": "34 min",
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=u01juv…"
},
{
"summary": "Take exit 396A for Mathilda Ave",
"distance_meters": 330,
"distance_label": "0.2 mi",
"duration_seconds": 31,
"duration_label": "31 sec",
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=sAO3um…"
}
]
},
…
]
},
…
],
"origin": {
"google_id": "0x808f7e68549a4ca1:0xc6055db04d6c9cb0",
"name": "Church St & 29th St",
"latitude": 37.74359,
"longitude": -122.42658,
"full_address": "Church St & 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94131",
"address": "San Francisco, CA 94131"
},
"destination": {
"google_id": "0x808fb645a9d05d3b:0x768dfb26dd7cc3a2",
"name": "Sunnyvale",
"latitude": 37.368829999999996,
"longitude": -122.0363496,
"full_address": "Sunnyvale, California",
"address": "California"
},
"directions_link": "https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Church+St+%26+29th+St,+San+Francisco,…"
}Data samples
What the Driving Directions API returns
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Driving Directions Response · JSON
{
"best_routes": [
{
"route_name": "I-280 S",
"distance_meters": 73562,
"distance_label": "45.7 miles",
"duration_seconds": 2871,
"duration_label": "48 min",
"min_duration_seconds": 2537,
"max_duration_seconds": 3656,
"highlights": [
"Fastest route now due to traffic conditions"
],
"distance_timing_meters_seconds": {
"0": 0,
"9": 2,
"187": 40,
"276": 53,
"328": 70,
"...": "..."
},
"notes": [],
"departure_timestamp": 1733345056,
"departure_datetime_utc": "2024-12-04T20:44:16.000Z",
"arrival_timestamp": 1733347927,
"arrival_datetime_utc": "2024-12-04T21:32:07.000Z",
"route_parts": [
{
"summary": "Get on I-280 S from San Jose Avenue",
"distance_meters": 2434,
"distance_label": "1.5 mi",
"duration_seconds": 225,
"duration_label": "4 min",
"instructions": [
{
"summary": "Head east on 29th St toward Dolores St",
"distance_meters": 188,
"distance_label": "0.1 mi",
"duration_seconds": 34,
"duration_label": "34 sec",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=vJ-VkqrqDkt6vroNpN_3oA&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=73.96842&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Dolores St",
"distance_meters": 368,
"distance_label": "0.2 mi",
"duration_seconds": 77,
"duration_label": "1 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=wiT_N6AtRwU1YngnpAdmoQ&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=275.4786&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Turn right onto San Jose Avenue",
"distance_meters": 1239,
"distance_label": "0.8 mi",
"duration_seconds": 84,
"duration_label": "1 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=t3UKyZ9G4JOh12EH8Eap2w&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=188.09184&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Use any lane to merge onto I-280 S via the ramp to Daly City",
"distance_meters": 639,
"distance_label": "0.4 mi",
"duration_seconds": 30,
"duration_label": "30 sec",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=ylG9j4FRNtutcETBcxrViQ&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=59.24323&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
}
]
},
{
"summary": "Follow I-280 S to N De Anza Blvd in Cupertino. Take exit 11 from I-280 S",
"distance_meters": 66939,
"distance_label": "41.6 mi",
"duration_seconds": 2234,
"duration_label": "37 min",
"instructions": [
{
"summary": "Merge onto I-280 S",
"distance_meters": 66615,
"distance_label": "41.4 mi",
"duration_seconds": 2201,
"duration_label": "37 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=LpzaL4U1bVETaf0TKM0xgQ&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=33.9227&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Take exit 11 for De Anza Blvd",
"distance_meters": 324,
"distance_label": "0.2 mi",
"duration_seconds": 33,
"duration_label": "33 sec",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=-KPQa2RUKRRDM_qqYTELOw&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=269.7714&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
}
]
},
{
"summary": "Take Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd to El Camino Real in Sunnyvale",
"distance_meters": 4189,
"distance_label": "2.6 mi",
"duration_seconds": 413,
"duration_label": "7 min",
"instructions": [
{
"summary": "Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto N De Anza Blvd",
"distance_meters": 448,
"distance_label": "0.3 mi",
"duration_seconds": 71,
"duration_label": "1 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=RybpYDTMniBDrpbVVPFCew&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=296.76553&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Continue onto Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd",
"distance_meters": 2927,
"distance_label": "1.8 mi",
"duration_seconds": 261,
"duration_label": "4 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=2RXqqr2Uc0nTVIatge0zLg&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=359.65778&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Continue straight onto S Mathilda Ave",
"distance_meters": 761,
"distance_label": "0.5 mi",
"duration_seconds": 72,
"duration_label": "1 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=cP9rjq_Sfy4tSJIjccVBjQ&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=328.55533&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Turn right onto El Camino Real",
"distance_meters": 53,
"distance_label": "174 ft",
"duration_seconds": 9,
"duration_label": "9 sec",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=CFvtNEDzTRUzh_ooK5AW9g&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=185.75015&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"route_name": "US-101 S",
"distance_meters": 63470,
"distance_label": "39.4 miles",
"duration_seconds": 2839,
"duration_label": "47 min",
"min_duration_seconds": 2545,
"max_duration_seconds": 4160,
"highlights": [],
"distance_timing_meters_seconds": {
"0": 0,
"9": 2,
"325": 69,
"354": 77,
"414": 91,
"...": "..."
},
"notes": [],
"departure_timestamp": 1733345056,
"departure_datetime_utc": "2024-12-04T20:44:16.000Z",
"arrival_timestamp": 1733347895,
"arrival_datetime_utc": "2024-12-04T21:31:35.000Z",
"route_parts": [
{
"summary": "Get on US-101 S from Cesar Chavez St",
"distance_meters": 2388,
"distance_label": "1.5 mi",
"duration_seconds": 405,
"duration_label": "7 min",
"instructions": [
{
"summary": "Head east on 29th St toward Dolores St",
"distance_meters": 506,
"distance_label": "0.3 mi",
"duration_seconds": 114,
"duration_label": "2 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=vJ-VkqrqDkt6vroNpN_3oA&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=73.96842&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Turn left onto Mission St",
"distance_meters": 506,
"distance_label": "0.3 mi",
"duration_seconds": 88,
"duration_label": "1 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=cG74tV6Ehmz8TijgE8ezfA&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=63.660633&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Turn right onto Cesar Chavez St",
"distance_meters": 1056,
"distance_label": "0.7 mi",
"duration_seconds": 177,
"duration_label": "3 min",
"notes": [
"Pass by AutoZone Auto Parts (on the left)"
],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=-GKwk-gho6mOvevRVuXOJA&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=167.44937&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Use the right lane to take the ramp onto US-101 S",
"distance_meters": 320,
"distance_label": "0.2 mi",
"duration_seconds": 26,
"duration_label": "26 sec",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=wcm1pzdaLu_Sp5FDPMJLkQ&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=138.134&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
}
]
},
{
"summary": "Follow US-101 S to N Mathilda Ave in Sunnyvale. Take exit 396A from US-101 S",
"distance_meters": 57706,
"distance_label": "35.9 mi",
"duration_seconds": 2081,
"duration_label": "35 min",
"instructions": [
{
"summary": "Merge onto US-101 S",
"distance_meters": 57376,
"distance_label": "35.7 mi",
"duration_seconds": 2050,
"duration_label": "34 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=u01juvVlhSTlB-AAVtQDKw&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=3.4890876&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Take exit 396A for Mathilda Ave",
"distance_meters": 330,
"distance_label": "0.2 mi",
"duration_seconds": 31,
"duration_label": "31 sec",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=sAO3umxi7P3UQ6IjIB_3uA&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=104.554504&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
}
]
},
{
"summary": "Follow N Mathilda Ave to El Camino Real",
"distance_meters": 3376,
"distance_label": "2.1 mi",
"duration_seconds": 354,
"duration_label": "6 min",
"instructions": [
{
"summary": "Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto N Mathilda Ave",
"distance_meters": 3287,
"distance_label": "2.0 mi",
"duration_seconds": 333,
"duration_label": "6 min",
"notes": [
"Pass by PNC Bank (on the right in 1.5 mi)"
],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=nm5zhixAlufBUDhxbC-uqg&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=287.45258&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto El Camino Real",
"distance_meters": 89,
"distance_label": "292 ft",
"duration_seconds": 21,
"duration_label": "21 sec",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=W_uEiaOpfxu7Do4pe3kSwg&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=230.76291&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"route_name": "I-280 S and US-101 S",
"distance_meters": 66900,
"distance_label": "41.6 miles",
"duration_seconds": 2792,
"duration_label": "47 min",
"min_duration_seconds": 2530,
"max_duration_seconds": 3941,
"highlights": [],
"distance_timing_meters_seconds": {
"0": 0,
"9": 2,
"187": 40,
"276": 53,
"328": 70,
"...": "..."
},
"notes": [],
"departure_timestamp": 1733345056,
"departure_datetime_utc": "2024-12-04T20:44:16.000Z",
"arrival_timestamp": 1733347848,
"arrival_datetime_utc": "2024-12-04T21:30:48.000Z",
"route_parts": [
{
"summary": "Get on I-280 S from San Jose Avenue",
"distance_meters": 2434,
"distance_label": "1.5 mi",
"duration_seconds": 225,
"duration_label": "4 min",
"instructions": [
{
"summary": "Head east on 29th St toward Dolores St",
"distance_meters": 188,
"distance_label": "0.1 mi",
"duration_seconds": 34,
"duration_label": "34 sec",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=vJ-VkqrqDkt6vroNpN_3oA&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=73.96842&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Dolores St",
"distance_meters": 368,
"distance_label": "0.2 mi",
"duration_seconds": 77,
"duration_label": "1 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=wiT_N6AtRwU1YngnpAdmoQ&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=275.4786&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Turn right onto San Jose Avenue",
"distance_meters": 1239,
"distance_label": "0.8 mi",
"duration_seconds": 84,
"duration_label": "1 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=t3UKyZ9G4JOh12EH8Eap2w&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=188.09184&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Use any lane to merge onto I-280 S via the ramp to Daly City",
"distance_meters": 639,
"distance_label": "0.4 mi",
"duration_seconds": 30,
"duration_label": "30 sec",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=ylG9j4FRNtutcETBcxrViQ&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=59.24323&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
}
]
},
{
"summary": "Follow I-280 S and US-101 S to N Mathilda Ave in Sunnyvale. Take exit 396A from US-101 S",
"distance_meters": 61090,
"distance_label": "38.0 mi",
"duration_seconds": 2214,
"duration_label": "37 min",
"instructions": [
{
"summary": "Merge onto I-280 S",
"distance_meters": 13884,
"distance_label": "8.6 mi",
"duration_seconds": 494,
"duration_label": "8 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=LpzaL4U1bVETaf0TKM0xgQ&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=33.9227&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Use the right lane to take exit 43A for I-380 toward US-101/S F Intl Airport",
"distance_meters": 801,
"distance_label": "0.5 mi",
"duration_seconds": 35,
"duration_label": "35 sec",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=vtMqBZLHXRgLRsOarax7sA&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=315.0639&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Continue onto I-380 E",
"distance_meters": 1609,
"distance_label": "1.0 mi",
"duration_seconds": 60,
"duration_label": "1 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=itB6usRZLnCefBlpFnkUfA&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=232.78703&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 6A to merge onto US-101 S toward San Jose",
"distance_meters": 44466,
"distance_label": "27.6 mi",
"duration_seconds": 1594,
"duration_label": "27 min",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=Avkg658UMvZtNujUrHRJ1Q&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=278.438&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Take exit 396A for Mathilda Ave",
"distance_meters": 330,
"distance_label": "0.2 mi",
"duration_seconds": 31,
"duration_label": "31 sec",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=sAO3umxi7P3UQ6IjIB_3uA&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=104.554504&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
}
]
},
{
"summary": "Follow N Mathilda Ave to El Camino Real",
"distance_meters": 3376,
"distance_label": "2.1 mi",
"duration_seconds": 354,
"duration_label": "6 min",
"instructions": [
{
"summary": "Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto N Mathilda Ave",
"distance_meters": 3287,
"distance_label": "2.0 mi",
"duration_seconds": 333,
"duration_label": "6 min",
"notes": [
"Pass by PNC Bank (on the right in 1.5 mi)"
],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=nm5zhixAlufBUDhxbC-uqg&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=287.45258&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
},
{
"summary": "Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto El Camino Real",
"distance_meters": 89,
"distance_label": "292 ft",
"duration_seconds": 21,
"duration_label": "21 sec",
"notes": [],
"photo_url": "https://streetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com/v1/thumbnail?panoid=W_uEiaOpfxu7Do4pe3kSwg&cb_client=maps_sv.tactile.gps&w=1024&h=768&yaw=230.76291&pitch=0&thumbfov=100"
}
]
}
]
}
],
"origin": {
"google_id": "0x808f7e68549a4ca1:0xc6055db04d6c9cb0",
"name": "Church St & 29th St",
"latitude": 37.74359,
"longitude": -122.42658,
"full_address": "Church St & 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94131",
"address": "San Francisco, CA 94131"
},
"destination": {
"google_id": "0x808fb645a9d05d3b:0x768dfb26dd7cc3a2",
"name": "Sunnyvale",
"latitude": 37.368829999999996,
"longitude": -122.0363496,
"full_address": "Sunnyvale, California",
"address": "California"
},
"directions_link": "https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Church+St+%26+29th+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94131/Sunnyvale,+California/data=!4m17!4m16!1m5!1m1!1s0x808f7e68549a4ca1:0xc6055db04d6c9cb0!2m2!1d-122.42658!2d37.74359!1m5!1m1!1s0x808fb645a9d05d3b:0x768dfb26dd7cc3a2!2m2!1d-122.0363496!2d37.368829999999996!2m2!2b1!3b1!3e0"
}Features
Key features and capabilities
What the Driving Directions API supports out of the box.
- Turn-by-turn navigation instructions
- Real-time traffic information
- Alternative routes suggestions
- Distance and duration estimates
- Waypoint support
Docs and code
Integrate in minutes, in any language
Full reference in the API docs, and a live playground on the developer portal. Code samples for cURL, Python, Node.js, PHP, Go, Java, C# and more.
import requests
headers = {
"x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
response = requests.request(
'GET',
'https://api.openwebninja.com/driving-directions/get-directions',
params={"origin":"Church St & 29th St, San-Francisco, CA, USA","destination":"Sunnyvale, CA, USA"},
headers=headers
)Why this API
Why teams choose the OpenWeb Ninja Driving Directions API
We keep it fast and reliable every day, and we keep adding what customers ask for.
Comprehensive
Get detailed driving directions with traffic data and alternative routes from Google Maps.
Reliable
Access the same routing engine used by millions of Google Maps users.
Lightning Fast
Get directions within seconds for smooth user experience.
Scalable
Handle thousands of direction requests with our robust infrastructure.
Real-Time Data
Access up-to-date traffic and routing information.
Free Tier
Start with our free tier for easy testing and integration (no credit card required).
Pricing
Simple plans, free to start
Every plan uses the same endpoints and data. Need a custom volume, a higher rate limit, a hard cap or an SLA? Talk to us.
Prices in USD. Subscribe on the OpenWeb Ninja portal, or on RapidAPI. Cancel anytime.
Do you offer higher tier or higher volume plans?
Yes, please contact us in case you need a higher tier / volume plan and we'll be happy to offer a discounted plan, tailored to your needs.
How can I subscribe to the Driving Directions API?
Click "Try for Free" or "Connect on RapidAPI" above.
What information is included in the directions?
The API provides detailed turn-by-turn directions, distance, estimated time, traffic conditions, and alternative routes.
What is the typical API response time?
The API response time typically varies between 1-2 seconds.
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