Distance Tracker API

API ID 5134

The Distance Tracker API calculates travel distance and duration between origin and destination addresses, providing detailed information about routes and travel times efficiently.

100% uptime 169 ms avg response

API Documentation

Endpoints

Request

To use this endpoint you must indicate 2 locations in the parameters.

For example:

New York City, NY

Washington, DC

Endpoint ID: 6557
GET https://www.zylalabs.com/api/5134/distance+tracker+api/6557/get+distance
INPUT PARAMETERS

Get Distance — Endpoint Features

Object Description
destinations Required
origins Required

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INPUT PARAMETERS

destinations
origins
API EXAMPLE RESPONSE
JSON
{
   "destination_addresses" : 
   [
      "100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA"
   ],
   "origin_addresses" : 
   [
      "Anaheim, CA 92802, USA"
   ],
   "rows" : 
   [
      {
         "elements" : 
         [
            {
               "distance" : 
               {
                  "text" : "57.2 km",
                  "value" : 57191
               },
               "duration" : 
               {
                  "text" : "47 mins",
                  "value" : 2839
               },
               "status" : "OK"
            }
         ]
      }
   ],
   "status" : "OK"
}
Get Distance — CODE SNIPPETS

curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/5134/distance+tracker+api/6557/get+distance?destinations=Required&origins=Required' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

API Access Key & Authentication

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Headers
Header Description
Authorization Required Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.

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Overview

About the API: 

The Distance Tracker API is a powerful tool designed to calculate and provide travel distances and durations between multiple origins and destinations. It is an essential resource for users who want to incorporate geographic data into their applications, facilitating better decision making in logistics, travel planning and transportation services.

Using the Distance Tracker API, users can enter various parameters, including origin and destination addresses. The API processes these inputs to return a structured response that includes critical information about the path between the specified locations. The output typically contains an array of source and destination addresses, which are used to clearly display the route information.

In summary, whether for personal use or for applications, the Distance Tracker API is a robust solution that simplifies the complexities of route planning and trip estimation, making it an invaluable asset in today's interconnected world. Its comprehensive and structured output ensures that users can easily integrate geographic data into their systems, improving overall functionality and user experience.

Distance Tracker API FAQs

To use this API users must indicate 2 locations to measure the distance.

The Distance Tracker API calculates and monitors the distance between two or more locations, providing real-time updates on travel time, distance covered, and estimated arrival, enhancing logistics and travel management.

There are different plans suits everyone including a free trial for small amount of requests, but it’s rate is limit to prevent abuse of the service.

Receives origin and destination inputs and provides calculated distance, travel time, and status between specified locations efficiently.

Besides the number of API calls per month, there are no other limitations.

The Distance Tracker API returns data including travel distance, duration, and status between specified origin and destination addresses. The response includes structured information such as distance in kilometers and duration in minutes.

Key fields in the response include "distance" (with "text" and "value"), "duration" (with "text" and "value"), "origin_addresses," "destination_addresses," and "status." These fields provide essential information for route analysis.

The response data is organized into arrays for "origin_addresses" and "destination_addresses," with a "rows" array containing "elements." Each element details the distance and duration, making it easy to parse and utilize.

The primary parameters for the GET Distance endpoint are the origin and destination addresses. Users can specify multiple origins or destinations to receive comprehensive route information.

The endpoint provides information on travel distance, estimated travel duration, and the status of the request. This data is crucial for applications in logistics, travel planning, and transportation services.

Data accuracy is maintained through the use of reliable geographic databases and continuous updates. The API leverages established mapping services to ensure precise distance and duration calculations.

Typical use cases include route optimization for delivery services, travel planning for individuals, and geographic analysis for businesses. The API helps users make informed decisions based on travel metrics.

Users can utilize the returned data by integrating it into applications for route visualization, travel time estimation, and logistics planning. The structured format allows for easy extraction and display of relevant information.

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