Route Features

The Route API provides a comprehensive set of features to customize and optimize your routing calculations. Each feature addresses specific routing requirements and use cases.

🎯 Available Features

Core Routing Features

Feature	Description	Use Case
Waypoints	Add intermediate stops	Multi-stop deliveries, tours
Alternatives	Multiple route options	Comparison, flexibility
Minimize Criteria	Distance or duration optimization	Cost vs speed balance

Vehicle-Specific Features

Feature	Description	Use Case
Vehicle Specifications	Dimensions, axle count, hazardous goods	Truck routing, commercial vehicles

Route Customization

Feature	Description	Use Case
Feature Avoidance	Avoid tunnels, ferries, tolls, etc.	Safety, cost control, restrictions
Toll Calculations	Calculate toll costs	Budget planning, cost estimation

💡 Feature Combinations

Delivery Optimization

Combine waypoints + minimize duration for fast multi-stop deliveries.

{
  "origin": [41.0082, 28.9784],
  "waypoints": [[41.01, 28.98], [41.012, 28.982]],
  "destination": [41.015, 28.985],
  "minimize": "duration"
}

Cost-Effective Routing

Combine minimize distance + avoid tolls for economical routes.

{
  "origin": [41.0082, 28.9784],
  "destination": [41.015, 28.985],
  "minimize": "distance",
  "avoid_features": ["toll_road"]
}

Commercial Truck Routing

Combine vehicle specs + feature avoidance for safe truck routes.

{
  "mode": "truck",
  "origin": [41.0082, 28.9784],
  "destination": [41.015, 28.985],
  "vehicle": {
    "length": 1200,
    "height": 350,
    "hazardous_goods": ["flammable"]
  },
  "avoid_features": ["tunnel"]
}

Route Comparison with Cost Analysis

Combine alternatives + toll calculations for informed decisions.

{
  "origin": [41.0082, 28.9784],
  "destination": [41.015, 28.985],
  "alternatives": 3,
  "tolls": true,
  "currency": "EUR"
}

🔧 Best Practices

Start Simple

Begin with basic origin-destination routing, then add features as needed.

Test Combinations

Different feature combinations can yield significantly different results.

Consider Use Case

Match features to your specific business requirements and constraints.

Monitor Performance

More features may increase calculation time - balance needs vs speed.

📊 Feature Support by Mode

Feature	Car Mode	Truck Mode
Waypoints	✅	✅
Alternatives	✅	✅
Minimize Criteria	✅	✅
Vehicle Specs	⚠️ Basic	✅ Full Support
Feature Avoidance	✅	✅
Toll Calculations	✅	✅

🚀 Next Steps

Explore individual feature documentation to learn about: - Detailed parameters and options - Usage examples and code samples - Best practices and recommendations - Common pitfalls and solutions

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Understanding and effectively combining Route API features enables you to build sophisticated routing solutions tailored to your specific needs.