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Google Maps

Path: Computer Tech/Development/Tech Companies/Google/Google Maps.mdUpdated: 2/3/2026

Google Maps API is a collection of web services that provide users with geographic data and interactive maps. It allows developers to integrate location-based features into their applications, such as displaying maps, retrieving directions, or finding places.

Here are some specific Google Maps API endpoints you can use with Postman:

  1. Maps JavaScript API: Although primarily used for web applications, it allows the display of customizable maps. This is not directly usable with Postman but supports client-side integration.

  2. Geocoding API: Converts addresses into geographic coordinates and vice versa.

    • Endpoint: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode/json
    • Parameters include address for forward geocoding or latlng for reverse geocoding, along with your API key.

  3. Directions API: Provides directions between multiple locations.

    • Endpoint: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/directions/json
    • Parameters include origin, destination, and optionally waypoints, mode, etc., plus your API key.

  4. Distance Matrix API: Computes travel distance and time between multiple origins and destinations.

    • Endpoint: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/distancematrix/json
    • Parameters include origins, destinations, mode, and your API key.

  5. Places API: Offers information about places, such as location, reviews, and photos.

    • Endpoint: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/nearbysearch/json
    • Parameters include location, radius, type, and your API key.

  6. Timezone API: Returns the time zone for a given location.

    • Endpoint: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/timezone/json
    • Parameters include location, timestamp, and your API key.

  7. Elevation API: Provides elevation data for locations on the earth.

    • Endpoint: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/elevation/json
    • Parameters include locations and your API key.

When using these endpoints in Postman, you’ll need to include request parameters in the URL and set your API key for authentication. Ensure your Google Cloud project is set up with billing enabled, as some usage may incur charges.