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Is there any free directions REST API compatible with OpenStreetMap? [closed]

I failed to find any official docs if OpenStreetMap provide any API for directions. Maybe there is some other free service for this task?

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Alexey Zakharov Avatar asked Sep 08 '11 10:09

Alexey Zakharov


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1 Answers

You can use the Open Route Service https://openrouteservice.org/

It has an API (docs) that has a comprehensive description and is free.

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rkovalenko Avatar answered Oct 02 '22 08:10

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