MapQuest API
The MapQuest API puts the world in your hands.
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This API is best for creating custom maps and geocoding applications.
MapQuest API offers an extensive suite of APIs for building interactive, custom experiences for your users. Whether you are creating an app for personal or business use, you can use the API to create interactive maps and find the shortest route. The API can also be used to provide real-time traffic data, satellite images, and geocoding services. Additionally, the API is easy to integrate with a variety of hosting services, making it a great choice for developers.
Key features
- Real-time traffic data
- advanced routing
- interactive maps
- location APIs
- and satellite imagery.
Potential use cases
- On Demand Delivery App: Develop an on demand delivery app, using the MapQuest API's routing and geocoding capabilities, to allow users to requets items to be delivered to them within a certain time frame.
- Real-time navigational app: Develop an app which can be used to guide user away from traffic from his/her current location, calculated using MapQuest API in realtime.
- Subscription-based Shipping Service: Using MapQuest API's satellite imagery and advanced routing features, develop a subscription based shipping service which easily plans out deliveries in the fastest and most efficient way.
The MapQuest API has been a great asset for developing our interactive mapping app. Not only is the API feature rich and easy to use, but the MapQuest team has also provided us excellent support along the way which enabled us to get our app to market quickly.
Related Technologies
- Google Maps API
- OpenStreetMap API
- Microsoft Bing Maps API
- HERE Maps API