Introduction to HERE Routing API v8

HERE Routing API v8 is an HTTP JSON REST API that provides route calculation between two or more locations for several regions in the world. This API allows users to specify options that influence route calculation, as well as request additional information related to the route to suit specific needs.

HERE Routing API v8 supports the following use cases:

• Create applications that enable turn-by-turn guidance.
• Specify different means of transportation, such as car or truck, and return routes that are valid for that specific transport type.
• Define custom penalty parameters to determine which road attributes to use in route calculation, such as toll roads, motorways, and boat and rail ferries.
• Render the geographical representation of a route together with map data, so that the route is displayed on the map.
• Support fleet tracking applications.
• Support navigation and traffic on web portals and mobile devices.
• Support freight and vehicle exchange portals.

/routes responses consist of a series of sections, which represent legs of the route, along with relevant information such as the route length and estimated travel time. Additional properties, such as the shape of the route as a flexible-polyline, can be optionally requested.

To learn how to quickly set up and start using HERE Routing API v8, see Get started with HERE Routing API v8.

For more information on HERE Routing API v8, see the following video.