Distance Matrix API

Distance Matrix API is a tool that enables businesses to calculate, evaluate, and plan their routes to improve their customers' online experience and enhance their business efficiency. The platform gives users real-time traffic conditions, shares information on traffic jams, and ensures they don't enter into restricted areas. Distance is calculated depending on the mode of transport that users utilize - it will show the best route for car drivers, users who prefer to walk or cycle around. The tool's value-added feature is its forecasting option that lets users predict the departure and arrival times. It comes with 2500 elements in the basic plan and unlimited matrix size in the Pro version. Once users give the two points' coordinates, the Distance Matrix returns the trip duration to users in seconds along with the distance, calculated in meters along with the fastest route. The API is useful for food delivery service providers, cafes and restaurants, taxi services, courier services, logistics, and transportation companies.