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Amazon Location Service Routes
With the Amazon Location Routes API you can calculate routes and estimate travel time based on up-to-date road network and live traffic information.
Calculate optimal travel routes and estimate travel times using up-to-date road network and traffic data. Key features include:
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Point-to-point routing with estimated travel time, distance, and turn-by-turn directions
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Multi-point route optimization to minimize travel time or distance
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Route matrices for efficient multi-destination planning
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Isoline calculations to determine reachable areas within specified time or distance thresholds
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Map-matching to align GPS traces with the road network
Amazon Location Service Maps
Integrate high-quality base map data into your applications using
MapLibre
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Access to comprehensive base map data, allowing you to tailor the map display to your specific needs.
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Multiple pre-designed map styles suited for various application types, such as navigation, logistics, or data visualization.
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Generation of static map images for scenarios where interactive maps aren't suitable, such as:
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Embedding in emails or documents
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Displaying in low-bandwidth environments
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Creating printable maps
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Enhancing application performance by reducing client-side rendering
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Amazon Location Service Places
The Places API enables powerful location search and geocoding capabilities for your applications, offering global coverage with rich, detailed information. Key features include:
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Forward and reverse geocoding for addresses and coordinates
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Comprehensive place searches with detailed information, including:
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Business names and addresses
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Contact information
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Hours of operation
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POI (Points of Interest) categories
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Food types for restaurants
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Chain affiliation for relevant businesses
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Global data coverage with a wide range of POI categories
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Regular data updates to ensure accuracy and relevance
