Powerful Location Services at Enterprise Scale
MapQuest Platform delivers reliable geocoding, routing, search, and mapping APIs trusted by Enterprises and Developers at scale.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Built for teams shipping location features at scale
Trusted by builders who need geocoding, routing, search, and traffic — delivered with reliability and performance that scales with your business.
High Performance
Low latency responses
Global Coverage
Worldwide location data
Enterprise Ready
Built for production scale
Developer First
Clear docs & simple APIs
Complete Location Intelligence Suite
Everything you need to build geocoding, routing, search, and mapping features — all with clear documentation and reliable performance.
Core APIs
Geocoding
Convert addresses to coordinates and vice versa with industry-leading accuracy.
Our Geocoding API supports forward geocoding (address to coordinates), reverse geocoding (coordinates to address), and batch geocoding for processing millions of addresses efficiently. Get standardized addresses, confidence scores, and rich location metadata.
Common Use Cases:
- Address standardization
- Lead enrichment & data quality
- Store locator backends
- Mapping customer addresses
Directions
Generate optimized routes with accurate ETAs and turn-by-turn guidance.
Build routing features with support for multiple waypoints, route options (fastest, shortest, pedestrian), and real-time traffic awareness. Returns detailed maneuvers, narrative instructions, and shape points for route visualization.
Common Use Cases:
- Delivery & logistics optimization
- Trip planning applications
- Driver navigation systems
- Distance & time calculations
Static Maps
Render beautiful, customizable map images for any location.
Generate static map images with custom markers, routes, polygons, and styling. Perfect for embedding in emails, PDFs, reports, and dashboards without the overhead of interactive maps. Supports traffic overlays, custom pins, and branded map styles.
Common Use Cases:
- Email notifications with maps
- PDF reports & invoices
- Social media sharing cards
- Printable directions
Traffic
Real-time traffic incidents, flow data, and congestion information.
Access live traffic conditions including accidents, road closures, construction zones, and congestion levels. Filter by incident type, severity, and bounding box. Integrate traffic data into routing for more accurate ETAs and alternate route suggestions.
Common Use Cases:
- Real-time ETA adjustments
- Traffic-aware routing
- Fleet monitoring dashboards
- Travel planning tools
Search & Places
Search
Powerful spatial search across geographic datasets.
Execute radius searches, bounding box queries, and corridor searches across millions of POIs and addresses. Filter by category, custom attributes, and distance. Returns structured results with rich metadata, contact information, and geospatial data.
Common Use Cases:
- Find locations near a point
- Territory & coverage analysis
- Asset discovery & mapping
- Spatial analytics
Search Ahead
Type-ahead autocomplete with spatial context and smart predictions.
Deliver instant search suggestions as users type. Bias results by location, restrict to specific countries or regions, and handle both addresses and POIs. Optimized for mobile with fuzzy matching and typo tolerance. Returns structured data ready for geocoding or place details.
Common Use Cases:
- Address entry forms
- Mobile location search
- Check-in & booking flows
- Smart address input
Place Search
Discover and explore places and points of interest.
Search for businesses, landmarks, and POIs with detailed place information including ratings, hours, contact details, and categories. Filter by type (restaurants, hotels, gas stations, etc.) and distance. Perfect for building "near me" experiences.
Common Use Cases:
- "Find near me" features
- Travel & hospitality apps
- Local business discovery
- Restaurant & amenity finders
Data & Utilities
Data Manager
Host, manage, and query your own custom spatial datasets.
Upload proprietary location data (stores, assets, territories, service areas) and query it alongside MapQuest services. Supports bulk uploads, updates, and spatial queries. Keep your custom data private while leveraging MapQuest infrastructure and APIs.
Common Use Cases:
- Store & branch locations
- Service territory management
- Asset tracking & mapping
- Custom POI layers
Icons
Consistent, customizable map marker icons and visual assets.
Access a library of map icons for consistent marker styling across your applications. Customize colors, sizes, and styles to match your brand. Includes category-specific icons (food, lodging, gas, etc.) and supports custom icon uploads.
Common Use Cases:
- Branded map markers
- Category visualization
- Custom pin styling
- Consistent UI/UX
SDKs
MapQuest.js SDK
Full-featured interactive mapping JavaScript SDK for web.
Build rich, interactive map experiences with our lightweight JavaScript SDK. Includes built-in controls for routing, search, geocoding, and traffic. Highly customizable with plugin support, custom markers, overlays, and event handling. Works seamlessly with React, Vue, and Angular.
Common Use Cases:
- Interactive store locators
- Territory visualization
- Real-time tracking maps
- Route planning interfaces
PlaceSearch.js SDK
Drop-in location search component with beautiful, responsive UI.
Add professional location search to your app in minutes. Pre-built, customizable UI component powered by Search Ahead API. Handles the entire search experience including autocomplete, selection, and geocoding. Fully responsive and accessible out of the box.
Common Use Cases:
- Address input fields
- Location pickers
- Checkout forms
- User profile location
Built for Real-World Use Cases
From store locators to logistics planning, MapQuest Platform powers location features across industries and verticals.
Store Locators & Local Discovery
Help customers find your nearest locations with geocoding, distance calculations, and interactive maps. Perfect for retail, restaurants, and service businesses.
Delivery Routing & Logistics
Optimize delivery routes, calculate accurate ETAs, and provide turn-by-turn navigation for drivers. Scale from single deliveries to fleet management.
Lead Enrichment & Address Validation
Validate and standardize addresses in real-time. Enrich customer data with precise coordinates, territories, and location intelligence.
Market Coverage & Territory Mapping
Visualize sales territories, analyze market coverage, and plan expansion. Combine custom datasets with MapQuest location services.
"Find Near Me" & POI Experiences
Build location-aware search and discovery features. Surface nearby points of interest with rich place details and user-friendly interfaces.
Static Maps for Emails & Dashboards
Embed beautiful map images in emails, reports, PDFs, and dashboards. Show routes, territories, and locations without interactive overhead.
Simple, Developer-First APIs
Get started in minutes with clear, RESTful APIs and comprehensive documentation. No complex SDKs required — just straightforward HTTP requests.
Quick Integration
Start making API calls in under 5 minutes
Comprehensive Documentation
Detailed guides, examples, and API references
Language Agnostic
Works with any language or framework
// Geocode an address with MapQuest
const geocode = async (address) => {
const apiKey = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const url = `https://www.mapquestapi.com/geocoding/v1/address?key=${apiKey}&location=${encodeURIComponent(address)}`;
const response = await fetch(url);
const data = await response.json();
const { lat, lng } = data.results[0].locations[0].latLng;
return { lat, lng };
};
// Example usage
const coords = await geocode('1555 Blake St, Denver, CO');
console.log(coords); // { lat: 39.753, lng: -104.996 }
Enterprise-Grade Reliability & Security
MapQuest Platform is built for production workloads with the reliability, security, and support your business requires.
Operational Reliability
Built on proven infrastructure with high availability and consistent uptime. Your location features work when you need them.
Flexible Rate Limits
Scale from development to production with transparent rate limits and predictable performance at every tier.
Secure Key Management
API keys with configurable restrictions, HTTPS-only endpoints, and straightforward authentication patterns.
Dedicated Support
Access to technical support and account management for enterprise customers. We are here to help you succeed.
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