Route Features¶
Detailed information about the features and capabilities offered by the Route API.
Available Features¶
The Route API provides various features for your route calculation needs:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Waypoints | Create multi-point routes with intermediate stops |
| Alternatives | Multiple route options for comparison |
| Minimize Criteria | Optimization based on distance or duration |
| Vehicle Specifications | Truck routing with vehicle dimensions and properties |
| Feature Avoidance | Avoid tunnels, ferries, toll roads, etc. |
| Toll Calculations | Calculate toll costs |
| Directions | Turn-by-turn directions |
Feature Comparison¶
| Feature | Route API | Optimize API |
|---|---|---|
| Waypoints | ✅ | ❌ (jobs are used) |
| Alternative Routes | ✅ | ❌ |
| Turn-by-Turn Directions | ✅ | ✅ (optional) |
| Toll Calculations | ✅ | ✅ |
| Vehicle Specifications | ✅ | ✅ |
| Feature Avoidance | ✅ | ✅ |
| Time Windows | ❌ | ✅ |
| Capacity Constraints | ❌ | ✅ |
Getting Started¶
Detailed information for each feature can be found on the respective pages. For basic usage, refer to the Route API Reference page.
Route API features — Flio.ai