How to use Distance MatrixĪccess the Distance Matrix API through an HTTP interface, with requests constructedĪs a URL string, passing origins and destinations, along with your API key. The desired single origin and destination to the Directions API. Note: This service does not return detailed route information. To get the Distance Matrix API's functionality. Using the Maps JavaScript API, use the Distance Matrix service

Requests, try one of our client libraries. If you want to use Distance Matrix functionality and get serialization of requests andĭeserialization of responses, automatic retries, and some client validation of Travel time between a large list of origin-destination points. Use the Distance Matrix API when your solution requires distance and Which provides an introduction to using the API and reference material on the You can request distance data for different travel modes, request distanceĭata in different units such kilometers or miles, and estimate travelįor more examples, see the Distance Matrix API developer guide, The API returns information based on the recommended route between start and end What can you do with the Distance Matrix API?

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