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GET_DIRECTIONS

Get directions according to your start and end locations. You can further define your search by choosing a mode of transportation or adding waypoints.

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Parameter List

Syntax
GET_DIRECTIONS(start, end, 
[mode]
, 
[start_time]
, 
[end_time]
, 
[avoid]
, 
[waypoints]
)
start

The origin name, address, latitude and longitude, or Google place ID. For example: "Porto, Portugal".

end

The destination name, address, latitude and longitude, or Google place ID. For example: "Berlin, Germany".

[optional] mode

The travel mode. Choose either:

  • "driving" (default)

  • "walking"

  • "bicycling"

  • "transit"

Selected options:
Bicycling
Driving
Transit
Walking
[optional] start_time

The departure time in UNIX format. For example: 1600281000. If provided, it ignores end_time.

[optional] end_time

The arrival time in UNIX format. For example: 1600281000.

[optional] avoid

What transit elements to avoid in the route. Choose either:

  • blank or "" (default) for normal routing

  • "tolls"

  • "highways"

  • "ferries"

  • "indoor"

Selected options:
Ferries
Highways
Indoor
Routing
[optional] waypoints

List of addresses, "latitude,longitude", or Google place IDs to stop on the way, separated by a |. For example: "Madrid,Spain|Paris,France".

More details

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Examples

GET_DIRECTIONS("Toronto", "Montreal") returns JSON with directions from Toronto to Montreal.