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title: 'Google Maps'
description: 'Access geocoding, directions, places, and distance data via Google Maps APIs.'
---

# Google Maps

Access geocoding, directions, places, and distance data via Google Maps APIs.

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Productivity |
| Base URL | `https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api` |
| Authentication | API Key (Query) |
| Endpoints | 5 |
| Connector key | `google-maps` |

## Using Google Maps in a workflow

1. Go to **Connections** and click **New Connection**.
2. Pick **Google Maps** from the marketplace.
3. Enter your credentials (see Authentication above for what's expected).
4. In a workflow, drop an **API Call** node and select this connection.
5. Pick the operation you need from the Operation dropdown — see the table below.

## Available Endpoints

| Endpoint | Summary |
|---|---|
| [GET /geocode/json](./get_geocode_json_productivity_geocode) | Geocode an address |
| [GET /directions/json](./get_directions_json_productivity_getdirections) | Get directions |
| [GET /place/nearbysearch/json](./get_place_nearbysearch_json_productivity_nearbysearch) | Search nearby places |
| [GET /place/details/json](./get_place_details_json_productivity_placedetails) | Get place details |
| [GET /distancematrix/json](./get_distancematrix_json_productivity_distancematrix) | Get distance matrix |

> Each endpoint has its own page with parameter details, an example
> `API Call` node configuration, and the response shape.