Driving distance API

Status

Open to develop

Submitted

The Driving Distance API Actor offers a robust solution for calculating distances and travel times between multiple locations using real-world driving routes. By connecting to leading mapping services, this Actor retrieves precise driving distances, estimated travel times, and optimal route information for any combination of origin and destination points.

Key features

  • Batch processing: Calculate distances between multiple location pairs simultaneously.
  • Versatile address support: Accepts coordinates, street addresses, and place names.
  • Real-time traffic integration: Provides more accurate travel time estimates.
  • Flexible output formats: Offers JSON, CSV, and Excel outputs for easy integration.

Target audience

This Actor is designed for logistics companies optimizing delivery routes, real estate professionals calculating commute times, travel planners creating itineraries, e-commerce businesses determining shipping zones, and developers building location-based applications.

Benefits

  • Time savings: Automates manual distance calculations.
  • Improved accuracy: Utilizes real-world driving data instead of straight-line distances.
  • Cost optimization: Assists businesses in planning routes and territories.
  • Enhanced customer service: Provides accurate delivery estimates.
  • Seamless integration: Standardized API responses for easy integration with existing systems.

This is just an idea. You’re free to adapt it, expand on it, or take it in a completely different direction. Treat it as inspiration, not as rules, endorsement, or guidance.

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