# Driving Directions - Routes & Directions from Google Maps

> Get driving directions and best routes from an origin to a destination in real-time, from Google Maps.

## Overview

Driving Directions is a fast and reliable API for driving directions and best routes from an origin to a destination in real-time, from Google Maps. It returns routes as structured JSON via REST.

Who is this API for: developers building navigation, logistics and delivery routing, travel, and mapping apps.

What it returns: driving directions and best routes with steps, distance, and duration between an origin and destination.

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## Endpoints

### GET /get-directions - Get Directions
Get driving directions from an origin to a destination.
Parameters: **origin**, **destination**, departure_time, arrival_time, distance_units, avoid_routes, country, language
Full URL: `https://api.openwebninja.com/driving-directions/get-directions`

## Base URL and Authentication

- Base URL: `https://api.openwebninja.com/driving-directions`
- Auth: API key in the `x-api-key` header. Get a key by subscribing (free tier available) at https://app.openwebninja.com/api/driving-directions

## Topics

driving directions api, directions api, routing api, google maps directions api, navigation api, route planner api, distance api, travel time api

## Links

- API page: https://www.openwebninja.com/api/driving-directions
- Get an API key / subscribe: https://app.openwebninja.com/api/driving-directions
- Pricing & plans: https://app.openwebninja.com/api/driving-directions/pricing
- Website: https://www.openwebninja.com
- OpenAPI spec: https://openwebninja.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/portal/openapi/driving_directions.yaml
- Support: support@openwebninja.com

_Last updated: 2026-05-27_