Google maps
Google Maps is a web mapping platform and consumer application offering satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360° interactive panoramic views of streets, real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bike, air and public transportation.
Get Directions
Get Directions
Requires: valid google maps api key gets directions between locations using google maps directions api. this action provides detailed directions between two points, including: - turn-by-turn navigation steps - distance and duration for each step - alternative routes when available - support for waypoints - different travel modes examples: python # basic direction request request = getdirectionrequest( origin="disneyland", destination="universal studios hollywood" ) # complex route with waypoints and preferences request = getdirectionrequest( origin="los angeles airport", destination="santa monica pier", waypoints="venice beach,getty center", mode="driving", avoid="highways", units="metric" )
Nearby Search
Nearby Search
Searches for places near a specified location using google maps places api.
Get Route
Get Route
Computes routes between two points using google maps routes api. this action calculates routes between two locations, taking into account: - real-time traffic conditions (when routingpreference is traffic aware) - route preferences (avoiding tolls, highways, ferries) - alternative routes (when computealternativeroutes is true) - different travel modes (driving, walking, cycling, etc.) the response includes details like: - total distance in meters - estimated duration - encoded polyline for route visualization
Text Search
Text Search
Searches for places using a text query in google maps places api.