Map Matching API
Turn GPS Data into Precise Routes
Transform noisy GPS traces into accurate routes aligned to the road network. Perfect for analyzing historical location data and visualizing actual paths taken.
Accurate GPS Trace Alignment
MapAtlas Map Matching API converts noisy GPS coordinates into precise routes aligned to the road network. Our algorithm corrects GPS inaccuracies, removes outliers, and snaps positions to the actual roads traveled.
- Sub-meter accuracy with road-level precision
- Intelligent noise reduction and outlier detection
- Perfect for analyzing historical GPS trace data
Confidence Scores & Gap Filling
Every matched segment includes a confidence score indicating match quality. Low scores highlight areas with GPS signal loss or ambiguous road networks, helping you identify and handle data quality issues effectively.
POST https://gateway.mapatlas.eu/map-matching/?token=YOUR_TOKEN
{
"shape": [
{"lat": 52.5170, "lon": 13.3889, "type": "break"},
{"lat": 52.5175, "lon": 13.3905, "type": "via"},
{"lat": 52.5180, "lon": 13.3921, "type": "via"}
],
"costing": "auto",
"shape_match": "map_snap"
}
Response:
{
"shape": "guvq_Aso_w@cB}CqBuD...",
"confidence_score": 0.95,
"units": "kilometers"
}Simple API Integration
Send your GPS trace coordinates and receive a matched route with confidence scores, distance, and duration. The API handles noise, gaps, and outliers automatically, returning clean, road-aligned geometries ready for visualization.
- Submit GPS traces with timestamps
- Receive matched geometry in GeoJSON format
- Per-segment confidence scores included
Key Features
Precise GPS data processing
GPS Trace Correction
Snap inaccurate GPS points to the actual road network for precise route reconstruction
Road Network Alignment
Align GPS tracks to the correct roads, lanes, and paths with high accuracy
Speed Detection
Automatically detect travel speeds and identify stops along routes
Path Interpolation
Fill gaps in GPS data with intelligent interpolation based on road network
Fast Processing
Real-time map matching with support for long GPS traces and high-frequency data
Quality Scoring
Confidence scores for matched segments to identify data quality issues
Technical Specifications
Core Capabilities
Quality Metrics
Detection Features
Pricing
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