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Directions API

Turn-by-Turn Navigation & Route Calculation

Calculate optimal routes between locations with detailed turn-by-turn directions. Support for multiple travel modes and real-time traffic integration.

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Key Features

Powerful routing for every scenario

Multiple Travel Modes

Calculate routes for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport with mode-specific optimizations

Turn-by-Turn Navigation

Detailed step-by-step directions with maneuver instructions for voice-guided navigation

Real-time Traffic

Dynamic route calculation based on current traffic conditions for accurate ETAs

Alternative Routes

Multiple route options with distance and time comparisons for user choice

Time-based Routing

Calculate routes for specific departure or arrival times considering traffic patterns

Route Avoidance Options

Avoid tolls, highways, or ferries based on your preferences for optimized routes

Technical Specifications

Core Capabilities

Travel Modes
Drive, Walk, Cycle, Transit
Navigation
Turn-by-turn instructions

Traffic & Routing

Traffic Data
Real-time integration
Alternative Routes
Multiple options

Additional Data

Route Avoidance
Tolls, highways, ferries
Route Optimization
Time & distance based

Pricing

Free Tier
100,000 routes/month
Rate Limits
Unlimited

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Common questions about Directions API

Everything you need to know before integrating MapAtlas Directions API.

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Common questions about Directions API

Everything you need to know before integrating MapAtlas Directions API.

Does the Directions API support multi-stop routing?
Yes. You can specify up to 25 waypoints per request for multi-stop routing. This is ideal for delivery route planning, field sales, and logistics applications.
What travel modes are supported?
MapAtlas Directions API supports car, bicycle, foot, and truck routing. Each mode uses mode-specific road rules, speed profiles, and restrictions.
Can I get turn-by-turn navigation instructions?
Yes. The Directions API returns turn-by-turn instructions in text format, with bearing, distance, and road name for each maneuver. This is ready to use in navigation applications.
How does MapAtlas routing compare to Google Maps Directions?
MapAtlas Directions API offers equivalent routing quality with transparent, usage-based pricing and a free tier. It is GDPR-compliant, EU-hosted, and uses OpenStreetMap-based road data updated weekly.
Is real-time traffic data included?
MapAtlas routing uses historical traffic patterns for time-based routing. Real-time traffic integration is available on enterprise plans.

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