Overview
A Flutter package that enables developers to calculate distances, travel durations, and retrieve the shortest route or individual legs between two geographic points using Google Maps Directions API. It simplifies integration with Google's routing services across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The package handles API requests and responses efficiently, providing structured data for navigation features in apps. Ideal for applications requiring real-time route planning, distance estimation, or journey optimization.
Use cases
- Route planning in delivery apps
- Estimating travel time for ride-sharing
- Navigation feature implementation
- Distance calculation for logistics
- Trip itinerary generation
Key features
- Real-time route fetching
- Support for multiple transport modes
- Duration and distance metrics
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Easy integration with Google Maps API
- Response parsing for route legs
Suitable for
- Delivery and courier apps
- Ride-hailing platforms
- Travel and tourism apps
- Logistics and fleet management
- Navigation tools
Considerations
- Requires valid Google Maps API key
- May incur usage costs based on queries
- Depends on internet connectivity
- Rate limits apply to free tier
- Needs proper error handling for API failures