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Using routes

Learn how to calculate routes between two points with different modes.

Why do you need this?

  • :boom: You need to generate a route from one point to another using a specific form of transportation.

What is Routing?

Routing is the process of calculating a route between one point (origin) to another (destination), using any of the types of transport available (eg: walking, by car, etc.).

How can I calculate routes?

You can generate geometries with a route between two points, with one of the Routing Functions available in the Data Services API.

Does generating routes consume credits?

Yes. One credit for each resulting route will be consumed.

:white_check_mark: Read this article to learn how Location Data Services work.

:white_check_mark: Read this article to learn how to apply routing functions in CARTO.

:white_check_mark: Learn about Routing Functions.