1. SearchLocation (Forward Geocoding)
Description
The SearchLocation API converts a human-readable address or place name into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude). This process is commonly known as Forward Geocoding.
Use Cases
Placing markers on a map
Converting addresses into coordinates
Finding nearby services like bus stops, ATMs, or hospitals
Location-based analytics and routing
Input
Address or place name (text)
Output
Latitude
Longitude
Matched address details (street, city, state, country)
2. ReverseGeocoding
Reverse Geocoding converts geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) into a human-readable address or place name.
Displaying an address from a map click
Identifying user location
Address autofill based on GPS
Geo-tagging applications
Street address
Area / neighborhood
City, state, country
Postal code (if available)
3. PostalCodeSearch (Postal Address Lookup)
The PostalCodeSearch API retrieves location details based solely on a postal code. It simplifies address lookup when full address data is unavailable.
Fetching city/state from a postal code
Validating postal codes
Regional analytics
Address prefill workflows
Postal code
City
State / region
Country
Approximate latitude and longitude
4. GetTimeZoneDetails
The TimeZone API provides timezone and time offset information for a specific geographic location.
Displaying local time
Time-based scheduling
Global applications with regional users
Event coordination across time zones
Time zone name
UTC offset
Daylight saving time details
5. GetNearbyLocationDetails (Nearby API – BETA)
The Nearby API returns Points of Interest (PoI) near a specified geographic location, such as cafes, hospitals, schools, malls, or airports.
⚠️ Note:[Text Wrapping Break]This API is currently in BETA. The request and response structure may evolve. Existing fields are expected to remain, but new fields may be added.
Showing nearby places on a map
Location-based recommendations
Emergency services discovery
Travel and navigation apps
Optional category filters (e.g., hospital, cafe)
Place name
Category
Distance from input location
Coordinates
6. GetDrivingRoute
The GetDrivingRoute API calculates the fastest driving route between two or more geographic coordinates, in the order provided.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Logistics and delivery optimization
Travel planning
ETA calculations
Start coordinates
Destination coordinates
Optional waypoints
Route geometry (polyline)
Distance
Estimated travel time
Step-by-step navigation data
7. GetDirections
The GetDirections API provides detailed navigation instructions between locations, including route summary and turn-by-turn guidance.
Navigation systems
Route visualization
Voice-based directions
Travel and transport apps
Origin
Destination
Travel mode (driving, walking, etc.)
Step-by-step directions
Distance and duration
Maneuver instructions
Route overview
8. AutocompleteLocation
The AutocompleteLocation API is a variant of the Search API that returns place predictions as the user types. It improves user experience by offering real-time location suggestions.
Search box autocomplete
Faster address entry
Reduced typing errors
Place and business lookup
Partial search text
Optional geographic bounds
Suggested places
Addresses
Businesses and points of interest
Draggable Map
Overview
The Draggable Map provides an interactive map experience that allows users to explore locations intuitively by dragging, zooming, and selecting points directly on the map. It enables seamless location discovery, precise coordinate selection, and real-time address updates, making it ideal for applications that require accurate geolocation input.
Key Features
📌 Draggable Marker
Users can drag the map or marker to select an exact location.
Coordinates update instantly as the marker position changes.
Ensures high precision for location-based inputs.
📍 Click-to-Select Location
Users can click anywhere on the map to move the marker to that position.
Automatically captures latitude and longitude for the selected point.
🔄 Real-Time Reverse Geocoding
Converts selected coordinates into a readable address instantly.
Displays street name, area, city, state, and country when available.
🔍 Zoom & Pan Controls
Smooth zoom-in and zoom-out functionality.
Pan across the map to explore surrounding areas effortlessly.
🔎 Search & Autocomplete Integration
Search for locations using text input with autocomplete suggestions.
Selecting a suggestion automatically centers the map and moves the marker.
📌 Centered Marker Experience
Marker stays fixed at the center while the map moves beneath it.
Useful for precise pin-drop selection and location confirmation.
🧭 Current Location Detection
Allows users to quickly move the map to their current GPS location.
Improves usability for mobile and field-based users.
🧾 Coordinate & Address Display
Displays selected latitude and longitude clearly.
Shows the resolved address for user confirmation.
🧹 Clear & Reset Option
Users can clear the selected location and reset the map.
Useful for re-selection or correction of input.
📱 Responsive & Touch-Friendly
Fully optimized for desktop and mobile devices.
Supports touch gestures such as drag and pinch-to-zoom.
Address selection during form submission
Delivery and service location confirmation
Ride-hailing and logistics applications
Property, real estate, and field-service apps
Location-based reporting and analytics
Benefits
Improves accuracy of location input
Enhances user experience with intuitive interactions
Reduces manual address entry errors
Supports real-time, map-based decision making