Try the next generation of Directions features with the Routes API . Home Products Google Maps Platform Documentation Web Services Directions API Send feedback Stay organized with collections Save and categorize content based on your preferences. Directions API Get directions between locations, for driving, cycling, transit, and walking. Get Started Start building with the Directions API. explore Get started with Google Maps Platform Create an account, generate an API key, and start building. directions Make your first directions request Get directions from one place to another, for driving, transit, cycling, and walking. code Client libraries Use the Java, Python, Go, or Node.js client libraries to work with Google Maps Services on your server. code Directions in Maps JavaScript API Add directions functionality to your web pages with the Maps JavaScript API Directions service. Features Learn about core features of the Directions API. Directions Request directions from one place to another. Travel mode Set the travel mode to get directions for walking, driving, transit, or cycling. Waypoints Specify waypoints to return a route that includes stops at intermediate locations. Traffic predictions Return the time estimate for a route. Location modifiers Specify location modifiers to indicate how drivers should approach a particular location. Alternative routes Instruct the API to return multiple routes, if available. Example apps Run live code samples on your local machine and favorite code playgrounds with the Maps JavaScript API. directions Directions service Use the DirectionsService object to get directions between places. directions Text (turn-by-turn) directions Use the DirectionsRenderer object to display a directions panel. directions Using waypoints in directions Use the DirectionsService object to fetch directions for a route, including waypoints. directions Draggable directions Use the DirectionsService object to fetch directions between draggable markers. directions Complex directions Use the DirectionsService object to display data along a route. Help & support Get help. Give help. Join the community. Stack Overflow Get help. Give Help. Build Maps karma. Issue Tracker Report a bug or open a feature request. Platform status Find out about platform incidents and outages. Support Get help from the Google Maps Platform team.