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Google Maps Platform offers APIs and SDKs for maps, routes, and places functionality.

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APIs

Maps JavaScript API

Embed customizable maps in web pages with the JavaScript API.

Maps SDK for Android

Add maps to Android and Wear OS applications with customizable markers, polylines, and user interaction support.

Maps SDK for iOS

Add maps to iOS applications with automatic server access, map display, and gesture handling.

Google Maps for Flutter

Add Google Maps to Flutter applications across Android, iOS, and web platforms.

Navigation SDK for Android

Integrate Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation into Android applications with UI customization and route configuration.

Navigation SDK for iOS

Integrate Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation into iOS applications with UI customization and route configuration.

Navigation for Flutter and React Native

Add Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation to cross-platform Flutter and React Native applications.

Geocoding API

Convert addresses into geographic coordinates and vice versa.

Places API

Access information about places using HTTP requests including search, details, and autocomplete.

Places API (New)

Next generation Places API with enhanced features, improved quality, and expanded volume discounts.

Places SDK for Android

Access rich place information including names, addresses, ratings, and photos in Android applications.

Places SDK for iOS

Access rich place information including names, addresses, ratings, and photos in iOS applications.

Directions API

Get directions for transit, driving, walking, or cycling.

Distance Matrix API

Calculate travel distance and time for multiple origins and destinations.

Roads API

Snap GPS coordinates to roads and find speed limits.

Routes API

Compute routes and route matrices with real-time traffic, replacing Directions and Distance Matrix APIs.

Route Optimization API

Assign tasks and routes to a vehicle fleet, optimizing against objectives and constraints for transportation goals.

Maps Static API

Embed a Google Maps image on a web page using a simple HTTP request with no JavaScript required.

Maps Embed API

Place an interactive map or Street View panorama on a web page with a simple HTTP request and no JavaScript required.

Street View Static API

Embed a non-interactive Street View panorama or thumbnail into a web page using a simple HTTP request.

Maps URLs

Launch Google Maps and initiate actions like search, directions, or map display using cross-platform URL schemes.

Elevation API

Return elevation data for locations on the earth or sampled elevation data along paths.

Geolocation API

Determine device location using cell tower and Wi-Fi access point data.

Time Zone API

Retrieve time zone information for coordinates on the earth including UTC offset and daylight savings data.

Address Validation API

Validate and standardize addresses, returning deliverability verdicts, geocodes, and address component details.

Aerial View API

Create and display photorealistic 3D aerial view videos rendered using Google geospatial imagery.

Map Tiles API

Provide high-resolution Photorealistic 3D Tiles, 2D Tiles, and Street View Tiles for immersive map visualizations.

Maps Datasets API

Upload, manage, and serve custom geospatial datasets for use with Google Maps Platform.

Places Aggregate API

Compute statistical insights and aggregate data about places within a specified area.

Places Insights

Query places data in BigQuery to derive statistical insights for site selection, market analysis, and business intelligence.

Air Quality API

Request air quality data for a specific location including air quality indexes, pollutants, and health recommendations.

Pollen API

Deliver location-specific pollen data including pollen types, plant species, pollen index, and health recommendations.

Solar API

Access solar potential data for hundreds of millions of buildings worldwide including building insights and data layers.

Weather API

Provide comprehensive weather information including temperature, precipitation, wind, cloud cover, and forecasts for locations worldwide.

Street View Insights

Analyze Google Street View imagery data to derive insights about the location and condition of public assets.

Imagery Insights API

Query and classify street-level imagery to extract actionable intelligence from real-world visual observations.

Roads Management Insights

Analyze route-based trip duration and speed data for managing road networks and transportation infrastructure.

Google Earth

Access Google Earth geospatial data and imagery analysis capabilities for developers.

Features

Google Maps Platform: hundreds of services across Maps and Location
Detailed pricing: see https://mapsplatform.google.com/pricing/
Service: Maps JavaScript API
Service: Maps Static API
Service: Maps SDK iOS/Android
Service: Geocoding API
Service: Places API
Service: Routes API
Service: Directions API
Service: Distance Matrix
Service: Roads API
Service: Time Zone
Service: Elevation
Service: Air Quality
Service: Pollen API
Service: Solar API
Service: Address Validation

Use Cases

Building location-aware mobile and web applications with embedded maps
Calculating optimal delivery routes and fleet logistics
Validating and standardizing customer shipping addresses
Finding nearby businesses, restaurants, and points of interest
Analyzing environmental conditions for real estate and energy planning

Integrations

Google Cloud Platform for authentication and billing management
Mobile apps via Android SDK, iOS SDK, and Flutter packages
Navigation SDKs for turn-by-turn driving experiences
BigQuery for large-scale geospatial analytics and place insights
Cross-platform frameworks including Flutter and React Native

Semantic Vocabularies

Google Maps Context

11 classes · 75 properties

JSON-LD

Google Maps Directions Context

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JSON-LD

Google Maps Geocoding Context

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JSON-LD

Google Maps Places Context

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JSON-LD

API Governance Rules

Google Maps Platform API Rules

7 rules · 7 errors

SPECTRAL

JSON Structure

Google Maps Directions Bounds Structure

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JSON STRUCTURE

Google Maps Directions Fare Structure

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Google Maps Directions Lat Lng Structure

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Google Maps Directions Leg Structure

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Google Maps Directions Polyline Structure

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Google Maps Directions Route Structure

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Google Maps Directions Step Structure

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Google Maps Directions Transit Line Structure

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Google Maps Directions Transit Stop Structure

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Google Maps Geocoding Bounds Structure

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Google Maps Geocoding Geometry Structure

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Google Maps Geocoding Lat Lng Structure

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Google Maps Geocoding Plus Code Structure

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Google Maps Places Circle Structure

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Google Maps Places Formattable Text Structure

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Google Maps Places Lat Lng Structure

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Google Maps Places Localized Text Structure

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Google Maps Places Location Bias Structure

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Google Maps Places Opening Hours Structure

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Google Maps Places Parking Options Structure

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Google Maps Places Payment Options Structure

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Google Maps Places Period Structure

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Google Maps Places Photo Media Structure

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Google Maps Places Photo Structure

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Google Maps Places Place Prediction Structure

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Google Maps Places Place Structure

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Google Maps Places Plus Code Structure

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Google Maps Places Point Structure

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Google Maps Places Query Prediction Structure

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Google Maps Places Rectangle Structure

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Google Maps Places Review Structure

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Google Maps Places Suggestion Structure

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Google Maps Places Viewport Structure

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Google Maps Structure

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Example Payloads

Google Maps Geocode Example

6 fields

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name: Google Maps Platform
description: Google Maps Platform offers APIs and SDKs for maps, routes, and places
  functionality.
image: https://www.google.com/images/branding/googlelogo/2x/googlelogo_color_272x92dp.png
url: https://developers.google.com/maps
created: '2024-01-01'
modified: '2026-05-19'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
type: Index
tags:
- Environment
- Geocoding
- Geolocation
- Maps
- Navigation
- Places
- Routing
- Solar
apis:
- name: Maps JavaScript API
  description: Embed customizable maps in web pages with the JavaScript API.
  image: https://developers.google.com/maps/images/maps-icon.svg
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript
  baseUrl: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js
  tags:
  - Javascript
  - Maps
  - Visualization
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: https://api.example.com/openapi/maps-js.yaml
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/overview
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/releases
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/support
  - url: graphql/google-maps-graphql.md
    type: GraphQL
  contact:
  - FN: Google Maps Support
    email: maps-api-support@google.com
- name: Maps SDK for Android
  description: Add maps to Android and Wear OS applications with customizable markers,
    polylines, and user interaction support.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android-sdk
  tags:
  - Android
  - Maps
  - Mobile
  - Sdk
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android-sdk
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android-sdk/overview
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android-sdk/release-notes
- name: Maps SDK for iOS
  description: Add maps to iOS applications with automatic server access, map display,
    and gesture handling.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/ios-sdk
  tags:
  - Ios
  - Maps
  - Mobile
  - Sdk
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/ios-sdk
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/ios-sdk/overview
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/ios-sdk/release-notes
- name: Google Maps for Flutter
  description: Add Google Maps to Flutter applications across Android, iOS, and web
    platforms.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/flutter-package/overview
  tags:
  - Cross-Platform
  - Flutter
  - Maps
  - Mobile
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/flutter-package/overview
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/flutter-package/config
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/flutter-package/support
- name: Navigation SDK for Android
  description: Integrate Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation into Android applications
    with UI customization and route configuration.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/navigation/android-sdk
  tags:
  - Android
  - Mobile
  - Navigation
  - Sdk
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/navigation/android-sdk
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/navigation/android-sdk/overview
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/navigation/android-sdk/release-notes
- name: Navigation SDK for iOS
  description: Integrate Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation into iOS applications
    with UI customization and route configuration.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/navigation/ios-sdk
  tags:
  - Ios
  - Mobile
  - Navigation
  - Sdk
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/navigation/ios-sdk
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/navigation/ios-sdk/overview
- name: Navigation for Flutter and React Native
  description: Add Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation to cross-platform Flutter and
    React Native applications.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/cross-platform/navigation
  tags:
  - Cross-Platform
  - Flutter
  - Navigation
  - React-Native
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/cross-platform/navigation
- name: Geocoding API
  description: Convert addresses into geographic coordinates and vice versa.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geocoding
  baseUrl: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode
  tags:
  - Addresses
  - Coordinates
  - Geocoding
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geocoding/overview
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geocoding/start
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geocoding/reference/rest
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/google-maps-geocoding-api.yml
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/google-maps-geocode-result-schema.json
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/google-maps-context.jsonld
  - type: Pricing
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/pricing
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geocoding/support
- name: Places API
  description: Access information about places using HTTP requests including search,
    details, and autocomplete.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places
  baseUrl: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place
  tags:
  - Places
  - Poi
  - Search
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/overview
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/release-notes
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/support
- name: Places API (New)
  description: Next generation Places API with enhanced features, improved quality,
    and expanded volume discounts.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/op-overview
  baseUrl: https://places.googleapis.com/v1
  tags:
  - Autocomplete
  - Places
  - Poi
  - Search
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/op-overview
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/reference/rest
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/google-maps-places-api.yml
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/google-maps-place-schema.json
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/google-maps-context.jsonld
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/get-api-key
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/release-notes
- name: Places SDK for Android
  description: Access rich place information including names, addresses, ratings,
    and photos in Android applications.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk
  tags:
  - Android
  - Mobile
  - Places
  - Sdk
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk
- name: Places SDK for iOS
  description: Access rich place information including names, addresses, ratings,
    and photos in iOS applications.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/ios-sdk
  tags:
  - Ios
  - Mobile
  - Places
  - Sdk
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/ios-sdk
- name: Directions API
  description: Get directions for transit, driving, walking, or cycling.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/directions
  baseUrl: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/directions
  tags:
  - Directions
  - Navigation
  - Routing
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/directions/overview
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/google-maps-directions-api.yml
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/google-maps-context.jsonld
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/directions/overview
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/directions/releases
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/directions/support
- name: Distance Matrix API
  description: Calculate travel distance and time for multiple origins and destinations.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/distance-matrix
  baseUrl: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/distancematrix
  tags:
  - Distance
  - Matrix
  - Routing
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/distance-matrix/overview
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/distance-matrix/overview
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/distance-matrix/releases
  - type: Pricing
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/distance-matrix/usage-and-billing
- name: Roads API
  description: Snap GPS coordinates to roads and find speed limits.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/roads
  baseUrl: https://roads.googleapis.com/v1
  tags:
  - Roads
  - Snap-To-Road
  - Speed-Limits
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/roads/overview
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/roads/overview
  - type: Pricing
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/roads/usage-and-billing
- name: Routes API
  description: Compute routes and route matrices with real-time traffic, replacing
    Directions and Distance Matrix APIs.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/routes
  baseUrl: https://routes.googleapis.com
  tags:
  - Directions
  - Routing
  - Tolls
  - Traffic
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/routes/overview
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/routes/reference/rest
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/routes/compute_route_directions
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/routes/release-notes
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/routes/support
- name: Route Optimization API
  description: Assign tasks and routes to a vehicle fleet, optimizing against objectives
    and constraints for transportation goals.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/route-optimization
  baseUrl: https://routeoptimization.googleapis.com
  tags:
  - Fleet
  - Logistics
  - Optimization
  - Routing
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/route-optimization/overview
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/route-optimization/reference/rest
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/route-optimization/overview
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/route-optimization/release-notes
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/route-optimization/support
- name: Maps Static API
  description: Embed a Google Maps image on a web page using a simple HTTP request
    with no JavaScript required.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/maps-static
  baseUrl: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap
  tags:
  - Images
  - Maps
  - Static
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/maps-static/overview
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/maps-static/start
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/maps-static/support
- name: Maps Embed API
  description: Place an interactive map or Street View panorama on a web page with
    a simple HTTP request and no JavaScript required.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/embed
  baseUrl: https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1
  tags:
  - Embed
  - Iframe
  - Maps
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/embed/get-started
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/embed/quickstart
- name: Street View Static API
  description: Embed a non-interactive Street View panorama or thumbnail into a web
    page using a simple HTTP request.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/streetview
  baseUrl: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/streetview
  tags:
  - Imagery
  - Panorama
  - Street-View
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/streetview/overview
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/streetview/request-streetview
- name: Maps URLs
  description: Launch Google Maps and initiate actions like search, directions, or
    map display using cross-platform URL schemes.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/urls
  tags:
  - Cross-Platform
  - Deep-Linking
  - Urls
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/urls/get-started
- name: Elevation API
  description: Return elevation data for locations on the earth or sampled elevation
    data along paths.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/elevation
  baseUrl: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/elevation
  tags:
  - Altitude
  - Elevation
  - Terrain
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/elevation/overview
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/elevation/start
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/elevation/support
- name: Geolocation API
  description: Determine device location using cell tower and Wi-Fi access point data.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geolocation
  baseUrl: https://www.googleapis.com/geolocation/v1
  tags:
  - Cell-Towers
  - Geolocation
  - Wifi
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geolocation/overview
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geolocation/get-api-key
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geolocation/support
- name: Time Zone API
  description: Retrieve time zone information for coordinates on the earth including
    UTC offset and daylight savings data.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/timezone
  baseUrl: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/timezone
  tags:
  - Daylight-Savings
  - Timezone
  - Utc-Offset
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/timezone/overview
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/timezone/get-started
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/timezone/support
- name: Address Validation API
  description: Validate and standardize addresses, returning deliverability verdicts,
    geocodes, and address component details.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/address-validation
  baseUrl: https://addressvalidation.googleapis.com/v1
  tags:
  - Address
  - Deliverability
  - Validation
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/address-validation/overview
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/address-validation/reference/rest
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/address-validation/get-api-key
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/address-validation/release-notes
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/address-validation/support
- name: Aerial View API
  description: Create and display photorealistic 3D aerial view videos rendered using
    Google geospatial imagery.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/aerial-view
  baseUrl: https://aerialview.googleapis.com
  tags:
  - 3d
  - Aerial
  - Video
  - Visualization
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/aerial-view/overview
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/aerial-view/reference/rest
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/aerial-view/get-api-key
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/aerial-view/support
- name: Map Tiles API
  description: Provide high-resolution Photorealistic 3D Tiles, 2D Tiles, and Street
    View Tiles for immersive map visualizations.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/tile
  baseUrl: https://tile.googleapis.com/v1
  tags:
  - 3d
  - Photorealistic
  - Rendering
  - Tiles
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/tile/overview
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/tile/get-api-key
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/tile/release-notes
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/tile/support
- name: Maps Datasets API
  description: Upload, manage, and serve custom geospatial datasets for use with Google
    Maps Platform.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/datasets
  baseUrl: https://mapsplatformdatasets.googleapis.com/v1
  tags:
  - Data
  - Datasets
  - Geospatial
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/datasets/overview
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/datasets/reference/rest
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/datasets/prerequisites
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/datasets/release-notes
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/datasets/support
- name: Places Aggregate API
  description: Compute statistical insights and aggregate data about places within
    a specified area.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places-aggregate
  baseUrl: https://areainsights.googleapis.com/v1
  tags:
  - Aggregate
  - Analytics
  - Insights
  - Places
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places-aggregate/overview
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places-aggregate/reference/rest
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places-aggregate/get-api-key
- name: Places Insights
  description: Query places data in BigQuery to derive statistical insights for site
    selection, market analysis, and business intelligence.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/placesinsights
  tags:
  - Analytics
  - Bigquery
  - Insights
  - Places
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/placesinsights/overview
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/placesinsights/release-notes
- name: Air Quality API
  description: Request air quality data for a specific location including air quality
    indexes, pollutants, and health recommendations.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/air-quality
  baseUrl: https://airquality.googleapis.com/v1
  tags:
  - Air-Quality
  - Environment
  - Health
  - Pollution
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/air-quality/overview
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/air-quality/reference/rest
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/air-quality/get-api-key
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/air-quality/release-notes
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/air-quality/support
- name: Pollen API
  description: Deliver location-specific pollen data including pollen types, plant
    species, pollen index, and health recommendations.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/pollen
  baseUrl: https://pollen.googleapis.com/v1
  tags:
  - Allergy
  - Environment
  - Health
  - Pollen
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/pollen/overview
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/pollen/reference/rest
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/pollen/get-api-key
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/pollen/release-notes
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/pollen/support
- name: Solar API
  description: Access solar potential data for hundreds of millions of buildings worldwide
    including building insights and data layers.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/solar
  baseUrl: https://solar.googleapis.com/v1
  tags:
  - Energy
  - Environment
  - Solar
  - Sustainability
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/solar/overview
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/solar/reference/rest
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/solar/get-api-key
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/solar/release-notes
- name: Weather API
  description: Provide comprehensive weather information including temperature, precipitation,
    wind, cloud cover, and forecasts for locations worldwide.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/weather
  baseUrl: https://weather.googleapis.com/v1
  tags:
  - Environment
  - Forecast
  - Temperature
  - Weather
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/weather
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/weather/reference/rest
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/weather/get-api-key
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/weather/release-notes
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/weather/support
- name: Street View Insights
  description: Analyze Google Street View imagery data to derive insights about the
    location and condition of public assets.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/street-view-insights
  tags:
  - Analytics
  - Imagery
  - Insights
  - Street-View
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/street-view-insights/overview
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/street-view-insights/reference
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/street-view-insights/environment-setup
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/street-view-insights/support
- name: Imagery Insights API
  description: Query and classify street-level imagery to extract actionable intelligence
    from real-world visual observations.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/imagery-insights
  tags:
  - Ai
  - Analytics
  - Imagery
  - Insights
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/imagery-insights
- name: Roads Management Insights
  description: Analyze route-based trip duration and speed data for managing road
    networks and transportation infrastructure.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/roads-management-insights
  tags:
  - Analytics
  - Insights
  - Roads
  - Transportation
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/roads-management-insights/overview
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/roads-management-insights/cloud-setup
  - type: Support
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/roads-management-insights/support
- name: Google Earth
  description: Access Google Earth geospatial data and imagery analysis capabilities
    for developers.
  humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/earth
  tags:
  - Analytics
  - Earth
  - Geospatial
  - Imagery
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/earth
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com
common:
- type: LinkedIn
  url: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googlemapsplatform
- type: Authentication
  url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/get-api-key
- type: Console
  url: https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis
- type: TermsOfService
  url: https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms
- type: Pricing
  url: https://mapsplatform.google.com/pricing
- type: Pricing
  url: https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/pricing
- type: Pricing
  url: https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/overview
- type: StatusPage
  url: https://status.cloud.google.com
- type: Blog
  url: https://mapsplatform.google.com/resources/blog/
- type: Support
  url: https://developers.google.com/maps/support
- type: FAQ
  url: https://developers.google.com/maps/faq
- type: GettingStarted
  url: https://developers.google.com/maps/get-started
- type: Support
  url: https://developers.google.com/maps/developer-community
- type: GitHubOrganization
  url: https://github.com/googlemaps
- type: Documentation
  url: https://developers.google.com/maps/apis-by-platform
- type: SDK
  url: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/routes/client-libraries
- type: Features
  data:
  - 'Google Maps Platform: hundreds of services across Maps and Location'
  - 'Detailed pricing: see https://mapsplatform.google.com/pricing/'
  - 'Service: Maps JavaScript API'
  - 'Service: Maps Static API'
  - 'Service: Maps SDK iOS/Android'
  - 'Service: Geocoding API'
  - 'Service: Places API'
  - 'Service: Routes API'
  - 'Service: Directions API'
  - 'Service: Distance Matrix'
  - 'Service: Roads API'
  - 'Service: Time Zone'
  - 'Service: Elevation'
  - 'Service: Air Quality'
  - 'Service: Pollen API'
  - 'Service: Solar API'
  - 'Service: Address Validation'
  sources:
  - https://mapsplatform.google.com/pricing/
  - https://focus.finops.org/
  updated: '2026-05-04'
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - Building location-aware mobile and web applications with embedded maps
  - Calculating optimal delivery routes and fleet logistics
  - Validating and standardizing customer shipping addresses
  - Finding nearby businesses, restaurants, and points of interest
  - Analyzing environmental conditions for real estate and energy planning
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - Google Cloud Platform for authentication and billing management
  - Mobile apps via Android SDK, iOS SDK, and Flutter packages
  - Navigation SDKs for turn-by-turn driving experiences
  - BigQuery for large-scale geospatial analytics and place insights
  - Cross-platform frameworks including Flutter and React Native
- type: Rules
  url: rules/google-maps-spectral-rules.yml
- type: Capabilities
  url: capabilities/shared/directions.yaml
- type: Capabilities
  url: capabilities/shared/geocoding.yaml
- type: Capabilities
  url: capabilities/shared/places.yaml
- type: Capabilities
  url: capabilities/location-intelligence.yaml